Adult Common Raven

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Adult Common Raven

Contact Information
Contact Mikal Deese
Phone: 505-480-7777

Country: United States

Species: Common Raven

Is rehabilitation complete?: yes

This animal has potential as a : static display animal

This animal is: wild reared

Age: Adult

Reason for entering rehabilitation.:

Raven came into rehabilitation with a gunshot wound to head. There are no observable cognitive defects at this time, but it did result in the loss of the left eye. It does well around people in like a static display. It has not been tried on a glove. 4

Days in care: 120

Issues developed while undergoing rehabilitation.:

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)?:

can express normal behaviors

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):

It stands back but does not flee frantically.

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

It stands back but does not flee frantically

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

Common raven for placement. admitted for gunshot wound and has recovered with no known cognitive deficits. It did loose the left eye, so cannot be released. It is reasonably comfortable around people and would make a good static display bird. It has not been introduced to a glove.

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