Avian Nesting Behaviour and Fledgling Rescue in Urban Home Environments: A Joint Study from Backyard Observations

International Journal of Agriculture & Environmental Science

© 2025 by SSRG - IJAES Journal

Volume 12 Issue 5

Year of Publication : 2025

Authors : Syed Maaheen, Sarah Imran

10.14445/23942568/IJAES-V12I5P103

How to Cite?

Syed Maaheen, Sarah Imran, "Avian Nesting Behaviour and Fledgling Rescue in Urban Home Environments: A Joint Study from Backyard Observations," SSRG International Journal of Agriculture & Environmental Science, vol. 12,  no. 5, pp. 15-20, 2025. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23942568/IJAES-V12I5P103

Abstract:

This study documents the nesting behaviour of various bird species in a household backyard alongside the rescue and hand-rearing of a fledgling sparrow. Observations covered multiple nests of pigeons, sparrows, bulbuls, mynas, crows, eagles, and the song thrush (Turdus philomelos), from egg-laying to fledging. The rescued fledgling was monitored over three days for feeding frequency, growth, feather development, vocalization, and independence. Data include detailed timings, temperatures, and behavioral observations. Findings reveal species-specific adaptability in urban habitats, parental care strategies, fledgling survival, interspecific interactions, and the role of human intervention in supporting young birds.

Keywords:

Turdus philomelos, Myna, Semi-urban, Sparrow, Pycnonotus cafer, Wing flapping, Bulbul, Nest.

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