Great Horned Owl

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Great Horned Owl

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Contact Information
Contact Haley D'Agostino
Phone: 610-965-4397 x151

Country: United States

Species: Bubo virginianus

Is rehabilitation complete?: yes

This animal has potential as a : static display animal

This animal is: wild reared

Age: 6+

Reason for entering rehabilitation.:

Strig was in a vehicle collision that left him disabled in his left wing. He can fly well within his mew.

Days in care: 0

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. he is able to move around his enclosure, perch, and eat whole prey easily. Although his left wing is disabled, he is still able to fly short distances well.

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):

If you enter to feed him, he will stay in one place and he remains calm. He is stressed during handling and he baits and pants.

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

He will stay in one spot, although he is avoidant. If you approach, he will fly away.

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: life worth living

More Information

Strig is the owl pictured in the front.

This owl came to us in 2020 as an adult, so he is at least six years old. We believe he would thrive in a setting with staff experienced in positive reinforcement training or at a facility seeking a static display bird. While he is healthy and active, he would require more advanced training to be comfortable participating in education programs—training that we are not currently equipped to provide.
This decision was made with his best interest in mind, as we want to be realistic and intentional about providing the highest possible quality of care for the animals in our collection.

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