2 Juvenile Mississppi Kites for Static Display (Can Go Seperately or Together)

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Country: United States

Species: Mississppi Kite

Is rehabilitation complete?: yes

This animal has potential as a : static display animal

This animal is: wild reared

Age: Juvenile

Reason for entering rehabilitation.:

The kite with the left wing injury was brought in after being attacked by a dog. The injury was at the joint of the humerus, radius and ulna. Although the initial break has healed, it healed crooked, leaving them unable to fly. The kite with the right wing injury was brought in after being hit by a car. They had been grounded for a few days prior to their rescue with a broken humerus. As a result, the injury healed incorrectly. This bird has more flight capability than the other.

Days in care: 40

Issues developed while undergoing rehabilitation.:

N/A

Body condition score (5 point scale as defined on https://nagonline.net/3877/body-condition-scoring/): 3

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

Yes. Both are able to navigate their enclosures well. They are able to find their food bowls well, and can hop/use ramps to find their way back up to their perches. They prefer meal worms, but will eat chicks and rats/mice.

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):

They may startle when we first enter their aviary, but once they settle, if not approached too quickly they tend to stay put. They have no issues if we walk on the outside of their enclosure.

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

They react very similarly to strangers.

This animal is currently house : with conspecifics

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

Physical health welfare assessment: life worth living

Mental/emotional health welfare assessment: neutral

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I can provide any information about these birds! I am unable to attach pictures, but I can email them. We are all very hopeful that we can find these guys good homes! They can go separately or together.
The best way to reach us is at wakullawildlife@gmail.com. Thanks for your consideration!

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