Why will a mother bird abandon its chick if touched by a human?
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We often hear that we must leave baby birds found on the ground alone because their mothers will reject them if they've been touched by humans. In reality, though, this simply isn't true.
Oftentimes, a mother bird will not even know her baby has been handled by a human. In fact, birds in general have a poor sense of smell, so they won't smell the human touch on their offspring.
Birds will not abandon their nests if humans touch the eggs. Some birds may build a new nest if the original was disturbed by a predator, possibly damaging the eggs, but human touch is not enough to drive a mother bird away.
Why will a mother bird abandon its chick if touched by a human?
A mother bird will not abandon its chick if touched by a human. Many birds have a limited sense of smell and will not be aware that a human has come near their chicks unless they see it happen. According to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, it's best to leave birds alone anyways. A bird with feathers can take care of itself even if it does not seem to be flying much. A bird found out of its nest that has not grown its feathers yet should be placed back in its nest, rather than taken indoors and adopted by humans.
