Adult Red-shouldered Hawk

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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 6+ years

Reason for entering rehabilitation.:

Found as an adult with partially healed fracture, right wing.

Days in care: 2000

Issues developed while undergoing rehabilitation.:

Body condition score (5 point scale as defined on https://nagonline.net/3877/body-condition-scoring/): 4

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

Normal but basically non-flighted. Very asymetric flight. Would be best in static display.

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 is accustomed to life in captivity and is not afraid of people. This bird will lay eggs and be defensive around her own nest if left to incubate.

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

No negative reaction to people during daily care and cleaning / feeding activities.

This animal is currently house : with conspecifics

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

Physical health welfare assessment: good life

Mental/emotional health welfare assessment: good life

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This bird can be aggressive to others and should be housed alone or perhaps with a single additional RSHA. We originally intended to have her foster young, but has proven to be aggressive toward them.

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