Baby Birds

There’s something incredibly special about witnessing the earliest stages of a bird’s life. From fragile hatchlings to curious fledglings, baby birds offer a unique window into growth, survival, and parental care in the wild.

In the Baby Birds category, you’ll learn:

• How to identify different baby birds by appearance and sound

• What young birds eat at each stage of development

• How bird parents feed, protect, and raise their chicks

• When and how baby birds leave the nest (and how to help if needed)

• Species-specific guides on baby parrots, doves, pigeons, turkeys, and more

Drawing from over 13 years of birdwatching experience, I break down these early-life behaviors with compassion and scientific accuracy—so you can better understand, appreciate, and support the next generation of wild birds.