Juvie Broad Wing Hawk

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Contact Information
Contact sharron butler
Phone: 269 649-2028

Country: usa

Species: Broad Wing Hawk

Is rehabilitation complete?: yes

This animal has potential as a : off-site education animal

This animal is: captive reared

Age: 8 to 9 months old

Reason for entering rehabilitation.:

The Broad Wing Hawk came in as a juvie with some down. The bird came in with damage left eye therefore is not releasable. The bird look perfect, can fly an does well in an outside cage.

Days in care: 175

Issues developed while undergoing rehabilitation.:

N/A

Body condition score (5 point scale as defined on https://nagonline.net/3877/body-condition-scoring/): 1

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

Yes no restrictions except sight

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):

The bird has been in an outside cage with little handling. I can clean the cage with no problem.

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

There is no change in behavior

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: good life

More Information

Broad Wing Hawk juvie blind in left eye and can not be released. Beautiful bird with normal behavior. Would make a good education or display bird. Healthy and eats well in an outside cage.

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