Raptors of HawkQuest

HawkQuest has thirty-one different raptors, representing fifteen different species:

All of the raptors at HawkQuest are non-releasable due to either imprinting or injuries.

(Click on any raptor photo for a larger view.)

Eagles

The older Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) is a female born in 1988. She was given to HawkQuest by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service after being used as a lure bird at Rocky Mountain Arsenal. She was originally found in Minnesota, sick with mercury poisoning which results in seizures. Typical length: 31 inches, typical wingspan: 80 inches.

This Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) is a female born in the spring of 1999. She was received from a rehabilitation facility in the State of Washington and is an imprint.

This female Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) was born approximately 2000. She was found injured (probably shot) on a sandbar of the Chehalis River in Washington state. She was in a rehabilitation center for eight months before coming to HawkQuest in 2005. She is blind in her right eye and partially blind in her left eye.

The Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) is a male born in 1988. HawkQuest received him from a rehabilitation facility in Idaho. He is an imprint and, therefore, not releasable. Typical length: 30 inches, typical wingspan: 79 inches.

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Falcons

This American Kestrel (Falco sparverius) is a male that was born in the spring of 2001. He was injured and deemed non-releasable. He was received at HawkQuest from the Rocky Mountain Raptor Program (CSU). Typical length: 9 inches, typical wingspan: 20 inches.

This American Kestrel (Falco sparverius) is a female, born in the spring of 2006. She is an imprint received from California Foundation for Birds of Prey. Typical length: 9 inches, typical wingspan: 20 inches.

The male Peregrine Falcon subspecies Tundra (Falco peregrinus tundra) was born in 1989. He was hatched in captivity and was in a breeding project before coming to HawkQuest. Typical length: 16 inches, typical wingspan: 41 inches.

The male Peregrine Falcon subspecies Anatum (Falco peregrinus anatum) was born in May 2002. He was hatched in captivity. Typical length: 16 inches, typical wingspan: 41 inches.

Male Prairie Falcon (Falco mexicanus), age unknown. He was hit by a car resulting in a left wing injury. Non-releasable. HawkQuest received him from the Laramie Raptor Refuge. Typical length: 17 inches, typical wingspan: 35 - 45 inches.

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Owls

The Barred Owl (Strix varia) is a male. His age is unknown (probably born in 1998). He came to HawkQuest from the Carolina Raptor Center. He has an eye and wing injuries. Typical length: 21 inches, typical wingspan: 42 inches.

The Barn Owl (Tyto alba) is a female, hatched in captivity at the World Bird Sanctuary. She was born in February 2002. Typical length: 16 inches, typical wingspan: 42 inches.

This Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia) is a male. His age is unknown . He came to HawkQuest from the Rocky Mountain Raptor Program (CSU). He was hit by a vehicle, is partially blind in one eye and has a damaged wing. Typical length: 8.5 - 11 inches, typical wingspan: 20 - 24 inches, typical weight 6 - 7.5 oz.

This Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia) is another male, born in 2000. He is an imprint, born in captivity. Received from Omaha Raptor Team, Inc. Typical length: 8.5 - 11 inches, typical wingspan: 20 - 24 inches, typical weight 6 - 7.5 oz.

This Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) is a female. She was injured and has a damaged right wing. She came to HawkQuest from a rehabilitation center in Cody, Wyoming. Typical length: 22 inches, typical wingspan: 44 inches.

This Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) is a male. He has permanent neurological damage to his right wing from flying into a power line. He came to HawkQuest from Durango Wildlife Rehabilitation. He was born in 2002. Weight 32 oz.

The Spectacled Owl (Pulsatrix perspicillata) is a male born in August of 2000. He was hatched at the Oklahoma City Zoo. Typical length: 18 inches, typical wingspan: 30 inches.

The Eurasian Eagle Owl (Bubo bubo) is a male. He was born in April of 1999 and was hatched at the Oklahoma City Zoo. Typical length: 25 inches, typical wingspan: 42 inches.

The Eastern Screech Owl, gray phase, (Megascops asio, formerly Otus asio) is a male, born in 2000. He has an injured left wing and was received from Omaha Raptor Team, Inc. Typical length: 8 inches, typical wingspan: 21 inches, typical weight: 7 oz.

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Hawks

The Ferruginous Hawk (Buteo regalis) is a male that was born in April of 2002. He was hatched at the World Bird Sanctuary. Typical length: 23 inches, typical wingspan: 51 inches.

The Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) is a female that was born in the spring of 2000. She was received at HawkQuest from a falconer. Typical length: 19 inches, typical wingspan: 49 inches.

HawkQuest has 5 male and 6 female Harris' Hawks (Parabuteo unicinctus).
Typical length: 20 inches, typical wingspan: 42 inches.
They include:

Young male Harris' Hawks.

Mature male Harris' Hawk.

Mature female Harris' Hawk.

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