Black Vulture- ISO Static Display

Home / Bulletin Board / Black Vulture- ISO Static Display

Click to enlarge image.

Contact Information
Contact alessandra.lezcano
Phone: 954-980-3243

Country: United States

Species: Black Vulture

Is rehabilitation complete?: yes

This animal has potential as a : static display animal

This animal is: wild reared

Age: N/A

Reason for entering rehabilitation.:

This bird was observed for many weeks, injured but not captured until the finder notified a local rehabber. RADS confirmed a fused left humerus fracture. The bird is very strong, has adjusted to captivity, eats well, and gets around our large flight cage great. This individual can get to high perches and fly short distances, but not releasable due to physical limitations. We have around 150 days to find placement.

Days in care: 27

Issues developed while undergoing rehabilitation.:

N/A

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)?:

Yes to everything, but limited flight.

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 still show caution and keeps its distance when I enter the enclosure, but it has adjusted a great deal in just 27 days.

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

Cautious and keeps distance.

This animal is currently house : alone

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

Physical health welfare assessment: life worth living

Mental/emotional health welfare assessment: life worth living

More Information

Willing to transport