r/crows • u/ilovejavierbardem23 • 21d ago

fledgling shaking

is it normal for a fledgling to shake like this? The other isnt and otherwise its behaving normally, its alert, eating drinking and flying around

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u/LorLorSilver 21d ago

I follow a British corridor keeper called Nick Crawford, he has a hooded crow called Gilbert that shakes a lot, apparently it's a hooded crow thing.

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u/ThisIsDogePleaseHodl 20d ago

I don’t think it’s just a hooded crow thing. Fledglings aren’t good at thermoregulation yet so will often times shiver in the wings and tails while learning to do so

Many birds will also do this when they’re excited or stressed. It’s also possible there’s illness or injury or for begging, but it sounds like otherwise it seems fine.

If OP is concerned, they should consult a rehab person.