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Untrained Northern Goshawk needs home
USA
Northern Goshawk
yes
unknown
wild reared
Juvenile
R wing humerus fracture and patagial wound.
175
Was initially very aggressive, aggression has subsided but still very reactive and prefers to avoid keeper.
2.5
Still has mild R wing droop but is partially flighted and can fly to and between elevated perches.
no
Not currently able to be handled, has never been worked with/trained. Shows fear/avoidance when caregiver enters to clean/feed.
Same as above.
alone
no
good life
life to avoid
Currently this bird is not conditioned to be handled and has not been positively conditioned to caregivers. It is a wild bird that went through a prolonged medical treatment. Its negative mental welfare now is related to current situation, but I am hoping that an experienced goshawk handler or caregiver, or a hands off exhibit with comfortable distance from visitors, could improve this bird's status. It is young and physically able to get around and maintain itself. This is an unusual species for us and I am not familiar with how normal the behavior is, or how much it can change with appropriate conditioning.
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