Adult Bald Eagle for Placement

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Contact Carrie Laxson
Phone: 970-484-7756
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Country: United States

Species: Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Is rehabilitation complete?: yes

This animal has potential as a : static display animal

This animal is: wild reared

Age: Adult

Reason for entering rehabilitation.:

Fracture - right metacarpus

Days in care: 228

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)?:

The patient has done well in captivity and is able to perch, fly, eat, maintain its feathers, and ambulate in a flight enclosure without inflicting wounds or injuries to itself.

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):

The eagle is wary of human presence and will actively seek alternative perching if approached too closely. Once the eagle has learned its enclosure layout, it is calm and watchful and makes appropriate flight and landing choices.

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

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

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We are currently seeking placement for an adult non-releasable Bald Eagle in an aviary or large flight enclosure setting. After working extensively with this bird, we believe that due to age and disposition, the eagle would be best suited for a display or ambassador environment rather than a program requiring manning. The eagle is currently housed alone, but has been previous housed with con-specifics without issue.

Reason for Non-Releasability:
The eagle sustained a right metacarpal fracture that healed with residual deficits, preventing the lift and trim control necessary for sustained flight. In flight, the right alula rotates ventrally. The bird also exhibits a mild to moderate right wing droop following vigorous activity, which resolves after approximately 10–15 minutes of rest. The droop does not affects its ability to ambulate around the enclosure or maintain good feather condition. Despite its flight limitations, the eagle is capable of maintaining level flight and controlled 90-degree banking turns over distances of 100 feet.

Intake radiographs and additional flight videos are available upon request.

The eagle is located at the Rocky Mountain Raptor Program in Fort Collins, Colorado.

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