One-eyed Red-tailed hawk for placement

This Red-tailed hawk was found near I-5 in southern Oregon after presumably being struck by a vehicle. He sustained significant eye trauma, resulting in a sunken, non-visual eye and rendering him non-releasable. Despite his visual impairment, he has demonstrated an exceptionally calm, friendly, and adaptable disposition around people. Following only a few training sessions, he has responded very well to handling and training. He readily takes food from tongs and is also comfortable being hand-fed. He will also sit comfortably on the glove and let you touch his feet/keel. He also exhibits relaxed behaviors in the presence of people, including rousing, tail swishing, and tucking feet. At approximately 750-800 grams, he is quite small, and is molting in his red tail feathers. His temperament, willingness to participate in training, and relaxed demeanor around people make him an excellent candidate for an ambassador bird program. He has shown a natural aptitude for glove work and may have potential for appropriate off-site educational opportunities. His primary challenge is adapting to changes within his enclosure, particularly alterations to perching arrangements. Due to his visual impairment, environmental changes can be more difficult for him to navigate, and he benefits from consistency in his enclosure setup. He can get up to higher perching and has no physical impairment with flight. With continued training and a consistent environment, he could be a valuable and engaging educational bird.