Male American Kestrel, flighted, seeking education placement

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Contact Carol Holmgren
Phone: 814-763-2574
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Country: United States

Species: American Kestrel

Is rehabilitation complete?: yes

This animal has potential as a :

off-site education animal
static display animal

This animal is: wild reared

Age: Juvenile, 2025 hatch

Reason for entering rehabilitation.:

Entered rehabilitation with concussion/mild neuro symptoms as an older nestling/young fledgling: listing to the right, slight dehydration and not using feet well

Days in care: 120

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. Able to fly/eat whole foods. Does not feak regularly and is not adept with feet.

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):

Calm in human presence. Will fly to glove for tidbits, step onto scale for tidbits while at a healthy body condition.

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

Calm in presence of strangers

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

Seeking lifelong education placement for a flighted non-releasable male American Kestrel, 2025 hatch year. Not releasable due to slight neurological issues affecting coordination with his feet which reduces his ability to successfully hunt. Able to fly and hop accurately from perch to perch. If interested, please contact us. A form requesting information about housing, training and ongoing welfare assessment at your facility will be shared to help us evaluate the best placement for this bird.

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