It might feel like second nature to bring a fallen bird into the comfort of your home, but Dr. MacMillan advises against it.
When the cuckoo chick hatches, it ejects other eggs or hatchlings to get all the space—and food—for itself. Hungry as a whole brood, the outsize baby devours everything brought by its foster ...
No, baby birds can’t survive without their parents. According to Dr. MacMillan, nestlings are particularly vulnerable and rely on them for protection, food, and warmth to stay alive. If you’re ...