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Great Horned Owl
USA
Great Horned Owl
yes
- off-site education animal
- static display animal
captive reared
5 years old
Fell from the nest. Eye injury.
1750
This owl was transferred to an educational facility within the first year of life. Once the owl showed signs of imprinting and recovered from his injuries, he was released to the care of an educational facility. He has been housed there for 4 years.
3
During the breeding season this owl has a history of feather chewing. He is currently housed in an area with other wild great horned owls, which seems to increase this behavior. During this time, he is given ramps and stumps to ambulate around his mew. When breeding season is over, feathers grow back in and he can fly very well. This animal engages in enrichment, and has a history of positive reinforcement training including coming to scale and shifting.
yes
Hoots, moves towards caregivers.
With distance he tends to ignore those looking at him. If close, he will fly to his box or just sit quietly.
alone
yes
life worth living
life worth living
Unsure. We are looking for a more urban environment without wild great horned owls around. The wild owl population in his current environment seems to increase his feather chewing. He currently has a hormone implant put into place every 4 months, and is on gabapentin and amitriptyline to decrease stress and manage his feather chewing. Recent vet visit rated him in good physical health, with small cataracts forming. Vet in not concerned about these impacting his quality of life or training.
Very positive interactions with staff and visitors. Needs a less active environment with less wild conspecifics.
Additional medical information provided upon request. Interested parties MUST hold appropriate permits and complete a placement application.
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