Mystery bird

I was working downstairs in my office this afternoon when I heard a loud *thump* upstairs. Curious, I opened the front door and found the bird in the photo above, sitting on our front step. I think it must have flown into one of our windows.

On the occasions this sort of thing has happened before, I've left the bird where it was; it has always recovered and flown away. This time, however, it died a few minutes later. :-(

Does anyone know what kind of bird this was?

Also, should I have done something for the bird when I found it? Kept it warm? Gave it water? Advice appreciated, in case this happens again.

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