"Fledglings often are mistaken for orphans or injured birds when they actually are just learning to fly. Fledglings are the feathered birds with small tails that are hopping around or hiding in the bushes."
" 'He can't fly. His job is to be on the ground following the parent around,' Even said. 'He'll be flying in another 10 days. As long as there aren't any cats in that yard, he's going to be OK.' "
per - Houston Chronicle
Per the Humane Society,
Peaceable Backyard Kingdom: Protecting Pets and Wildlife
TWRC Wildlife Center
Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Coalition
Texas Parks & Wildlife
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