This tiny robin was put to sleep after getting stuck to an 'inhumane' glue trap.
The RSPCA centre in Rochdale were alerted after a member of the public found the bird with broken wings and badly damaged feathers.
They found his 'chest, legs and wings were entirely stuck, leaving him unable to escape', a post on Facebook said.
Staff at the RSPCA had to make the 'heartbreaking' decision to put him to sleep, they said.
The full post, put up on Thursday morning, read: "This beautiful little robin fell victim to the inhumane glue trap! His chest, legs and wings were entirely stuck, leaving him unable to escape.
"A member of the public found him and called us, but we discovered that both of his legs were broken and his wings and feathers were badly damaged.
"As a result, heartbreakingly, the kindest thing to do was to put him to sleep."
The traps aren't illegal, but staff at the RSPCA say they disagree with the use of them.
Anyone who sees glue traps on sale to the general public is asked to email wildlife@rspca.org.uk.
They are asked to leave the following details:
The name and address of the store where the traps are being sold (include postcode where possible).
The manager or owner of the store concerned (if known) and the address if different to above.
The date the traps were seen on sale.
