Psychological and Behavioral Aspects of Housing and Handling Raptors

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  • Anne G. Miller Alabama Wildlife Center

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53607/wrb.v29.82

Keywords:

Raptor rehabilitation, raptor handling, raptor housing

Abstract

Successful rehabilitation of wild raptors requires an understanding of their psychological and behavioral needs in order to reduce stress. This article discusses the causes and effects of different types of stress on birds of prey, with practical guidelines for low–stress housing and handling methods to promote rapid recovery.

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Author Biography

Anne G. Miller, Alabama Wildlife Center

Anne Miller founded Alabama’s first wildlife rehabilitation program in 1977 that grew into the Alabama Wildlife Center in Oak Mountain State Park near Birmingham. She retired as Executive Director of the Center in 2008 but continues her wildlife work in research, writing, and speaking. Anne has served on the NWRA Board of Directors twice.

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Virginia opossum with young. (Didelphis virginiana). Artwork by Chris Kerrigan.

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Published

2011-12-31

How to Cite

Miller, A. (2011). Psychological and Behavioral Aspects of Housing and Handling Raptors. Wildlife Rehabilitation Bulletin, 29(2), 1–8. https://doi.org/10.53607/wrb.v29.82

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Vol. 29 No. 2 (2011)

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Original Articles

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