found in Freeland Mi

[Sweet Louise]

They say it is trying to come into their house. Is it a canary? I don't think those are domestic? Advice? It is at a farm and they have some knowledge of birds as in chickens and guinea.

 

[Shezbug]

Looks like a little canary. Maybe it is an escaped hungry pet if it’s trying to get in?

 

[Sweet Louise]

She is going to try to catch it. No open rescues over on that side of the State.

 

[Sweet Louise]

@finchly Could this be a finch? Or canary? Someone in the area are telling her it is a finch and just let it be.

 

[Kiwi & Co.]

@finchly

 

[hrafn]

It looks like it might be a female Western tanager?

 

[finchly]

They say it is trying to come into their house. Is it a canary? I don't think those are domestic? Advice? It is at a farm and they have some knowledge of birds as in chickens and guinea.
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It is a canary, tell them to let it in, get better photos and post on parrot 911 and other sites. Someone is missing their baby!
(yes it could be tame).

 

[finchly]

It looks like it might be a female Western tanager?

Well I have never seen one of those before - good call. Might be!

But why would a wild bird want in? *scratches head*

 

[Sweet Louise]

I can't find that Western Tanagers are in michigan, only scarlet tanagers. ?
I appreciate the help! She sent a video that I am not sure how to post, dersperately trying to get in and being harrased by a slightly larger bird.

 

[Shezbug]

I can't find that Western Tanagers are in michigan, only scarlet tanagers. ?
I appreciate the help! She sent a video that I am not sure how to post, dersperately trying to get in and being harrased by a slightly larger bird.

Please tell her to just let it in and save it from the outside birds.

 

[Sweet Louise]

She tried tonight. It has been coming daily so she stands a good chance. She's in touch with a rescue. I told her I would come get it and take care of it until the owner was found or a permanent home.

 

[finchly]

Can someone tell @Sweet Louise how to link a video? I only know you can put it on YT and then link from here.

 

[Shezbug]

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You can't directly upload to the site- you need to link through FB or youtube etc.

 

[Mizzely]

Western Tangers are definitely in Michigan.

Western Tanager Sightings Map, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology

A clear look at a male Western Tanager is like looking at a flame: an orange-red head, brilliant yellow body, and coal-black wings, back and tail. Females and immatures are a somewhat dimmer yellow-green and blackish. These birds live in open woods all over the West, particularly among...

www.allaboutbirds.org

 

[Mizzely]

Also is it possible that it's an immature male "sparring" with his reflections in order to establish territory?

 

[Mockinbirdiva]

Also is it possible that it's an immature male "sparring" with his reflections in order to establish territory?

That's what I was thinking. Seeing it's reflection in the glass.

 

[Shezbug]

Also is it possible that it's an immature male "sparring" with his reflections in order to establish territory?

We have that happen with the little wrens we get here and I have never known of anyone to mistake the sparring with a reflection for a bird wanting to get in- I suppose it is possible but I would be surprised if an adult mistook the two.

 

[Sweet Louise]

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Let's see if this works? @Mizzely @Shezbug @finchly
No report if she caught it yet....if it is a native bird I will let her know...
thank you

 

[Mizzely]

It wants me to log in with that link.

 

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Let's see if this works? @Mizzely @Shezbug @finchly
No report if she caught it yet....if it is a native bird I will let her know...
thank you

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