go to my 360, enjoy!
2006-08-19 15:14:43 · 14 answers · asked by oracle 5 in Pets ➔ Birds
Captain, see my previous question...
this little beauty was so tame, neither scared nor agressive. My dog was so curious too and i let him come close and sneef at it. The chick was not afraid.
I think it just left its nest and parents that I saw and was never ever exposed to the denger of life.
2006-08-19 15:29:11 · update #1
The bird died 1-2 days after i brought him to the rehab center. I was told that this was a fully grown young adult male 1-2years old (they live max 10y) It must have hit himself hard on the head that was interfering with his flight capabilities and closing one of his eye (the later seems noticeable on the pictures) For his identification and hunting habits see Kelly's answers on the other 2 posts. I also read that an young male is monogomous, but an old one can have several females on differents nests. Fimales are bigger and they stay with chicks and feed them with the food that the male brings. So you can imagines what efficient hunters they become at the pick of their lives. No wonder where the term "hawkish" come from for some militant people. I would be proud to have him for hunting if I could train him regarding of his killing skills or because of. See Kelly's nice discusion about preditors and preys in one of her answers... (Q about sharks and alligators
2006-08-27 01:56:45 · update #2
Gorgeous! How'd you end up with this little beauty?
Loved the pix, thanks so much for sharing!!!
I did check your previous post! Yes, you have to get it to a wildlife rehabber, but I think you already did that? Now I cant remember. Anyway, how great is that, you got those wonderful pictures and great memories!
2006-08-19 15:21:47 · answer #1 · answered by D'oh! 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh no! I suspect what you've got there is someone's falconry bird that was released and is used to people, or a young bird that's not an experienced hunter and is starving. 90% of hatchlings die their first year. If it will let you, feel its breastbone, also called the keel, which runs down the center of its chest. There should be muscle on either side of it. If it sticks out and feels sharp, the bird is starving. If the bird is passive and allows itself to be handled easily, it's also probably starving.
This is important for you - there are *very* strict laws, Federal and in every state, regarding the capture and keeping of raptors of all kinds. You cannot keep this bird - you must turn it over to someone who is licensed to rehabilitate. Your state's Department of Natural Resources can help you find one.
Keeping raptors is very difficult and exacting. They are not toys or pets, and certainly not companions, like some ninny just suggested. They're not like a parrot that is smart and will interact. They will never love you - they are motivated only by food and hatred for their captors. All they want is to escape.
And for your safety, the glove you have on in your pic is totally inadequate - you need a heavy leather gauntlet or this bird could put its talons right through your hand. I don't know what this kind is but it's not a tiny American kestrel that can sit directly on your hand. You don't generally have to worry about raptors biting you - it's the talons you have to worry about.
Look up some falconry websites and get the proper information to deal with this - you could get in so much huge trouble, or even arrested - for keeping this bird captive, if you talk it around that you have it - someone could turn you in.
If you want, I can put you in touch with the Yahoo 360 of someone who can give you a lot of info about this.
2006-08-25 07:54:34 · answer #2 · answered by Nightlight 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In some states it is against the law to have a rapture type bird. I would check with local state rangers to see if it is okay to keep it.
2006-08-19 15:20:26 · answer #3 · answered by bcringler 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He/She's beautiful! I used to have a family of American Kestrels living outside my window in an old lightning-struck apple tree. They were fascinating to watch. I wish you luck with your hawk!
2006-08-22 06:17:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's a beautiful bird. But if you found it, it must have been injured, I hope you have the knowledge to rehabilitate it.
2006-08-19 15:23:23 · answer #5 · answered by trusport 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Aww u should train it 2 be a killer bird or somethin
2006-08-20 04:12:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't like hawks because they can kill a small dog and I have Chihuahuas.
2006-08-19 15:24:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i liked the pictures hope you can help the bird
2006-08-19 15:44:51 · answer #8 · answered by cozjeanda 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
WOW.....its so beautiful and looks very healthy too....how lucky you are man....you have got a great companion....
2006-08-19 17:51:35 · answer #9 · answered by jimehlee 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
that thing is gonna peck the HELL out of you!!Seriously dont put it too close to your face,They are fascinated with peoples eyes!!
2006-08-19 15:21:52 · answer #10 · answered by michaelmoss30054 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋