FAUNA RESCUE OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA
INC.
Rescuing and Caring for Birds
BASIC CARE OF BIRDS INDEX
Baby Kookaburra
| Contents |
| Safety first when working with birds |
| Methods used for rescuing birds |
| The basic steps when receiving rescued birds |
| Assessing the condition of a rescued bird |
| Holding and accommodation during rehabilitation |
| Introduction to feeding techniques |
| The structure of a bird |
| General care of baby birds |
| Water birds |
| Feeding Chart For Waterbirds |
| Weight Chart For Waterbirds |
| Insectivores (eat insects, worms, caterpillars etc.) |
| Honeyeaters (nectar & pollens, insects, etc) |
| Lorikeets (nectar & pollens, fruits etc) |
| Granivores (eat seeds, grasses, fruits,) |
| Raptors (eat small animals, bugs, etc) |
| Considerations for release |
| References |
| Swooping Magpies And Other Problems |
Handy
Hints On Caring For Birds  |
