Injured adult male Allen's hummingbird.  Window strike victim which caused a spinal injury.  This bird is cold, so should be warmed prior to attempting to give him sugar water.  He needs immediate transport to a rehabber.
(He is puffed up, poor posture, eyes closed.  If given sugar water in this state, it will go down into his
​lungs, causing pneumonia and death.)

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How to use this site: Click on "troubleshooting".   This will quickly guide you on what to do by answering a few simple questions.
For more specific help and information, the first thing to do if you have an injured or orphaned hummingbird, is you must determine the age of the bird using the  "Age Identification tab".
Much information is there, including when to leave it alone, when to help, and how to stabilize and  transport.
There is a "Common Problems" tab, which reviews situations that you may encounter,  and a tab with FAQs,  such as how to maintain feeders.  Under "Contacts" is a list of local  rehabbers and links to other sites that offer assistance.  If you need immediate help, use the contact tab and email and you will get a quick response.  Finally, there is a tab to donate and to learn about volunteering.
Thank you for your interest in these little wonders!

Hummingbirds are protected by State and Federal laws.  Unless you have permits, it is illegal to possess a hummingbird for more than 48 hours (this is while you find a rehabber) and it is definitely illegal to keep them  to try to rehabilitate them and release them, or to make them pets.  It is punishable by steep fines. (Migratory Bird Treaty Act)    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Migratory_Bird_Treaty_Act_of_1918 (Not to mention that they have very specific feeding, caging and rehabilitating needs and the public usually does more harm than good when they keep them).

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Hummingbirds are accepted every day of the year 8am-5pm, at the Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center.  If you have an orphaned or injured hummingbird , please email:   orangecountyhummers@gmail.com   Include your phone number, city and a picture if you can.  Not every hummingbird needs to be rescued, so please reach out for advice and pre-arrival instructions prior to bringing in a bird.  This advice and instruction often makes the difference between life and death for these little jewels of nature.

Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center
21900 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Bch, CA 92646
​714 374 5587