Does anybody know what kind of bird this is?

[JuniorFan]

My mom saw this bird on the side of the street and took it home with her because it was hurt, and we don't know what it is.

[Graehstone]

My first thought is a female pileated woodpecker. The feet show two toes forward and tow toes backward and that would fit in with a woodpecker plus the coloring is a dead give away too.

I would take it to a Vet if it is hurt.
If you find out what it is for sure let us know. Hope everything works out.

[TooLover]

I have no clue, but bless your mother for having such a big heart!

[JuniorFan]

Thanks for the response. We're going to get some food for it right now and are going to try and find out what we can do for it vet/rescue wise tomarow.

[TooLover]

Please keep us updated!

[birdsnthings]

Is this a fledgeling? Parents should be close by and will usually continue to take care of the bird. I would just put him in a safer area near where he was found. Can't tell you what kind he is though.
Alice

[poi_lover]

He's a northern flicker. I've seen those around here. I'll post a page from my bird handbook in a minute. Just gotta scan it.

Here it is...hopefully you can read it.

Well, doesn't look like it, but you can see the pic of it anyway...

[onyx]

That is a Flicker, part of the woodpecker gang. Good luck with the rehab, he looks like he needs lots of TLC. He probably won't eat seeds, They feed on grubs and insects. I would cover that cage and let him rest until you can locate an avian vet or wildlife rehabilitator. Poor bird, I rescued a female cardinal off the middle of a very busy street last week. I kept her in a shoe box and left her alone, after a bit of rest she was ready to be released and I freed her. Sometimes they just get stunned, but more often suffer internal injuries etc, that don't kill them immediately. Best of luck!

[JuniorFan]

Things have gotten a little better.

We got this instant baby bird feed, and managed to get her to eat some of it...then she actually started flying around a little and sat on my shoulder for a while.

We're still taking her to a rescue that's near us tomarow but it looks like she'll be alright.

And thanks for the help everyone, especially poi for the scan.

[Monica]

Parrot handfeeding formula is meant for parrots... not wild birds... it would be a good idea to see if she'd take any meal worms (from a reptile or petstore shop) instead.