What kind of bird is this?

[maryd]

I found a baby bird with its beep broken, tongue injured and a swollen leg. Is this a baby duck, goose? Please help! Thank you! I have pictures but do not know how to post them-Any help?

[Trees Gray]

Hello and Welcome to Pigeons.com

You can upload a picture when you reply just scroll down where it says manage attachments , click on that and browse in your picture file and upload the picture to our site. Make sure to meet size requirements.

You can also load the pictures to a webshots file and displaythe address of the picture when you post.

Also, where are you located? We maybe able to get help for you either directly or indirectly thru our members. We have an expert here who rehabs ducks as well as pigeons.

[maryd]

I have Uploaded the picture but nothing happens. Do I have any options? Thank you.

[Pidgey]

Well, you can keep trying but in the interim, email it to one of us and we can post it.

Pidgey

[Pidgey]

Okay, folks,

The question of the day is what kind of bird is this? Here's a link to a picture gallery:

http://community.webshots.com/album/506425724gUYKkB

Pidgey

[Pigeonpal2002]

Hi Pidgey,

It's an american coot

http://www.birds.cornell.edu/program...ican_Coot.html

[Pidgey]

Thanks, Brad,

Could you email maryd and tell her that just in case she can't find this thread anymore?

Pidgey

[Pigeonpal2002]

Originally Posted by Pidgey

Could you email maryd and tell her that just in case she can't find this thread anymore?

Pidgey

Done.

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Mary if you don't get my email and read this, please let us know where you are located so we can help you find a licensed rehabilitator. It's illegal for you to keep this bird and it really looks to be in dire need of some professional assistance.


Thank you,

[TAWhatley]

Ditto to Brad's comments/suggestions. American Coots can be difficult birds to rehab to start with, and this one has an extreme injury that needs to be addressed.

Terry

[pdpbison]

Hi maryd,


Ohhhhhh...the poor thing...

Yes, this is a serious injury...

Please, make haste to get this Bird to some experienced rehabber or very dedicated Avian Vet.

Thank you for rescueing them!

Coots are quite delightful Birds and this one certainly had some sort of aweful mishap.

For this injury to have any chance to heal properly, it will need the attentions of someone very able and patient with considerable experience. To say nothing of the discomfort and inability to eat in the meantime...

Phil
Las Vegas

[Pigeonpal2002]

Hi Everyone,

I got a reply from this person in my email. Here is her response:

"I live in Las Vegas, NV - my house is about 2 miles from the mountains. I have NO problem taking him to a specialized vet! Any advice?"

Does anyone know where she can take this bird? Terry, Phil? If you know where she can bring the coot, please email her.


Thanks,

[Pigeonpal2002]

Bumping up for visibility.

Anyone have any ideas on a rehabber in the Las Vegas area for Mary and this coot? I can't imagine the bird is doing very well if it's still alive. I just emailed Mary again in hopes that the bird is still alive and that we're trying to find her a place to take it.


Thanks,

[Trees Gray]

I went to the Avian vet look up and found:

Cheyenne West Animal Hospital
Christine Kolmstetter
8630 West Cheyenne Ave.
Las Vegas, N. 89129

702-395-1800

Also, under our own resources was:

Gilcrease Bird Sanctuary
No phone or address listed.

[Pigeonpal2002]

Thanks Treesa,

I hope this person has been reading and getting the emails because this bird doesn't look good. I didn't notice the beak when I first looked at the pictures but the bottom mandible looks to be nearly broken off. I hate to think negatively but I don't see this bird being able to be released back into the wild even if it does survive. That kind of injury is a major handicap to a wild bird

[Lady Tarheel]

Brad, I agree that this bird needs help badly.

BTW, love your new avatar. The pigeon is beautiful and the teenager is quite handsome too.

Maggie