26/02/2026
Do you see that little hole at the back of the throat?
It’s not just a detail. It’s the entrance to their airways."
IMPORTANT:
Never put water in the mouth of an injured or found bird.
Even a single drop can be fatal. Birds have no coughing reflex; they breathe through that tiny hole and can silently choke.
Things to remember if you find a bird:
Do not give it water.
Nestlings get all their hydration from the food their parents give them.
Do not feed a cold bird.
Its digestive system shuts down when it's cold. Feeding a cold bird can kill it.
Warm it up first.
No feathers = no body heat.
Use a warm water bottle, a lamp, or your own body heat.
For a dehydrated adult bird:
You can gently moisten a cotton swab and hydrate its beak, avoiding the nostrils.
