Bird ID

Willow · Post by **Willow** » 04 Aug 2010, 09:41

One of our cats brought in a dead bird yesterday... I'm at a loss as to what is was..
It was a fledgling, filled my hand, all black except for a white stripe down the chest and throat.. and feathers on its legs.. It had a slightly longer top beak, not hooked. and good sized padded feet similar to a chicken. Tail feathers were shortish..

any ideas?

Grannyof4 · Post by **Grannyof4** » 04 Aug 2010, 09:44

Could it be a water hen?

Willow · Post by **Willow** » 04 Aug 2010, 09:52

I dont think the legs were long enough, and the feet werent quite that big.... I'll look it up though,, It was quite a chunky bird, I've never seen anything like it... a bit worried that it was a chicken chick except for the colours..
I love my cats but hate it when they kill.. I know its natural for them but horrible all the same..

Steve the Gas · Post by **Steve the Gas** » 04 Aug 2010, 09:55

Could be a Lapwing/peewit or one of the plover family )t'

Willow · Post by **Willow** » 04 Aug 2010, 10:13

Just looked up peewit etc.. but the beaks are too narrow and they dont have feathered legs... also the legs weren't that long...

Steve the Gas · Post by **Steve the Gas** » 04 Aug 2010, 11:08

Pheasant/grouse/partridge then.

Post by **saint-spoon** » 04 Aug 2010, 13:49

The number of small mammals and bird killed each year by pet cats is counted in the hundreds of millions.
If you have a look at the RSPB website there is quite a good bird identifier with various avenues of search to follow.

Post by **manda** » 05 Aug 2010, 10:08

Had a google - Ringed Ouzel ??
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