help identifying bird
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shox
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A friend brought me a bird that had been attacked, but i am not sure what it is can someone help. Before you ask to post a photo no idea how to do. I will try and describe best i can.The bird still apears young and not fully coloured. It is about five inches in length from head to tail. It is has slight red plumage on feathers on back to tail. the tail fans out and has a red colour to it. The chest of the bird has spots on it similar to an emblema but black in colour, the chest feathers are light brown in colour. It is not scared if you get close but jumps away if you try and catch. To me it appears to be a type of wren but can t say I have seen such a bird before. i don believe the it has fully coloured thus my description very ordinary. I have never seen in any shop. The bird seems happy at this time. I wish to feed and nurse correctly, any help would be welcome
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iaos
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Rufous Fantail? http://www.mdahlem.net/birds/21/ruffant.php
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Myzomela
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They are insectivores so you'll need live food.
Keep the bird quiet and warm and make sure it gets some fluids. It may be best to get it to a wildlife carer experienced with small insectivorous passerines. If it has been attacked by a cat or dog be wary of infections- these guys can look fine one minute, dead the next. Animal bites are easily missed but can be lethal. So it may need some antibiotics. Wildlife carers are used to these scenarios and often have some antibiotics etc on hand.
Keep the bird quiet and warm and make sure it gets some fluids. It may be best to get it to a wildlife carer experienced with small insectivorous passerines. If it has been attacked by a cat or dog be wary of infections- these guys can look fine one minute, dead the next. Animal bites are easily missed but can be lethal. So it may need some antibiotics. Wildlife carers are used to these scenarios and often have some antibiotics etc on hand.
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shox
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thanks, it actually looks fine just missing a few feathers on the top of the head a bit like hen finch that has had a mate pluck a few feathers because their ready to mate. Was thinking of releasing, you dont recommend this.
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Jayburd
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best to release a wild bird ;) I think he was just saying what to do if you decide it needs further care 
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Birdwatcher and finch-keeper.
Feel free to check out my photos here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/lewinsrail/
And my birding antics here: http://worthtwointhebushbirding.blogspot.com.au/