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I saved a wounded sparrow, how do I care for it?
My cat, as wonderful as he is, is a menace to small birds, bats, mice, etc. We have tried everything, to no avail. Today I caught him with what I believe is either an adolescent or adult White Throated Sparrow ( just closest match from looking online). It looks like my cat scratch his wing and may have punctured his side although it is no longer bleeding. He is safe and cannot be disturbed but I don’t know how or if I even should care for it. I am clueless about birds. I know sparrows are common but would an aviary take it in?
The bird would need some immediate medical attention as soon as possible. The lethality of a cat scratch or bite should never be underestimated in a bird, no matter how shallow it might seem. It may also take several hours of even days to manifest.
The bird would need an Avian vet. Typically they may advertise as an “exotic” vet but will usually state whether or not they specialize in avian care.
Ultimately the bird would need to be taken to a licensed wildlife rehabber since Black Throated Sparrows are a protected species (under the MBTA – Migratory Bird Treaty Act). Either the vet would be able to direct you to one, or your local Fish & Game department will have the numbers for you.
Edit – There is a 24 hour grace period given when finding and handling a wild bird (although it’s not strictly enforced). This allows a non-licensed person to find an animal, rescue it and transport it to a proper facility.
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