Health & WellbeingHi I just found a dove and I don't know if it's just scared or if it's sick
When a bird puffs up like this it is usually an indication of illness, pain, or discomfort. Since this is a wild bird I would recommend calling a local wildlife rehabilitation center. People there are trained to take care of birds like this so they can be hopefully reintroduced to the wild. Best of luck.
Updated on September 24th, 2025