Red-shouldered Hawk Needing Permanent Home

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Country: United States

Species: Red-shouldered Hawk

Is rehabilitation complete?: yes

This animal has potential as a : static display animal

This animal is: wild reared

Age: Adult

Reason for entering rehabilitation.:

Car strike, found down unable to fly away.

Days in care: 500

Issues developed while undergoing rehabilitation.:

N/A

Body condition score (5 point scale as defined on https://nagonline.net/3877/body-condition-scoring/): 2.5

Can the animal express species-typical behaviors (e.g. eat appropriate whole foods, climb, perch, groom, dig, fly, swim, ambulate normally for species)?:

She is unable to fly long distances, and is relatively insecure about taking off and landing.

Can the animal be handled without negative welfare affects?: no

This is how the animal currently reacts when a frequent caregiver nears it (e.g. does it modify behavior, show signs of fear, agonism, habituation):

She generally stays to herself with everyone. When inside she was more nervous, but now that she is outside in her own enclosure she does well with most people if given space.

This is how the animal currently reacts when a stranger nears it (e.g. does it modify behavior, show signs of fear, agonism, habituation):

She does not seem to act any differently.

This animal is currently house : alone

Will the animal need continuous medical care (e.g. medication)?: no

Physical health welfare assessment: neutral

Mental/emotional health welfare assessment: neutral

More Information

This hawk has reduced flight ability due to her missing the last carpal on her left wing. As stated above, she can fly short distances, but prefers to stay put on higher perches when humans are near. She is definitely able to navigate her enclosure well. We have fed her both on the ground and on higher platforms, and she does not have any issues. She is very social, and likes when other adults are with her. When she isn't alone she is more active, and likes to follow the other as best she can. She's very vocal, and lets you know when she is not pleased. I think if given time and more attention she could be a great display bird. Unfortunately we are unable to give her those things due to how busy we are, so finding her a new home would be ideal. If you have any questions or want more information feel free to reach out. I can provide photos, more on her personality, etc.
*We have not sexed this hawk yet, although we do believe from size it is a female*

The best email to reach us:
wakullawildlife@gmail.com

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