Male Harris's hawk

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Male Harris's hawk

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Contact Information
Contact deanna.curtis
Phone: (303)250-8934

Country: United States

Species: Harris's hawk

Is rehabilitation complete?: yes

This animal has potential as a :

off-site education animal
static display animal

This animal is: captive reared

Age: 108 months or 9 years

Reason for entering rehabilitation.:

This bird was used in a falconry school. He does not do well with weight management and was plucking feathers; due to this, he was transferred to a falconer and he did quit plucking however, he did not pursue game. I am looking to place him in a facility where he can be used in education.

Days in care: 365

Issues developed while undergoing rehabilitation.:

N/A

Body condition score (5 point scale as defined on https://nagonline.net/3877/body-condition-scoring/): 4.5

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

This bird is able to fly and do everything a normal Harris's hawk would do in captivity.

Can the animal be handled without negative welfare affects?: yes

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):

This bird seems to do fine with human interaction. He could use some work on standing on the fist, but other than that, seems to be fine around humans.

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

This bird is fine when strangers approach as long as he his own space.

This animal is currently house : alone

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

Physical health welfare assessment: good life

Mental/emotional health welfare assessment: life worth living

More Information

I would like to place this bird in a facility where he will flourish and have opportunities to educate the public on his species. If interested, please call me at (303)250-8934

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