Click on the species name to access our species profiles.  Click on the thumbnail for a larger picture. Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) Female, hatched in 1989.  She was found along a highway in eastern New Mexico.  She had a fractured right wing and a severe case of "bumblefoot," a bacterial or fungal infection of the foot.  She is a human imprint, which means that she has no fear of humans.  This can be dangerous for the bird and people due to her territorially aggressive nature.  If released, she would not recognize other Red-tailed Hawks, and would not reproduce. She is also unable to hunt for her own food since she has had food provided for her all her life.  We believe that she was taken from the nest by somebody who wanted her as a pet.  She is not fully flighted, and her right wing droops slightly.  Her large size makes her a favorite in educational programs. Male, hatched in 1995.  He arrived on August 14, 1995 from Kirtland Air Force Base.   He was harassed by American Crows, and flew into a power line.  He suffered from an electric shock and fell to the ground.  Eventually the metacarpal on the left wing, and fourth toe on the right foot were removed due to damage from the electrical burn.  This has resulted in no flight abilities, and he has trouble reaching perches.  His bold coloration makes him received at programs.  He is very active, and can be nervous in front of large audiences.  He currently lives with a female Red-tailed Hawk.  Female, hatched in 1993.  She came from the Los Lunas area with a gunshot wound to her head.  She also has damage to the right wing.  Although healed, her wing droops, and she is not fully flighted.  She also has damage to her left eye.  It is not known if the eye damage is related to the pellet in her head.  She may see some light and movement, but she is essentially blind in that eye.  Her balance is affected, and she sometimes needs assistance perching.  Her injury allows us to teach others about the importance of respecting wildlife and responsible hunting.  She currently lives with a male Red-tailed Hawk.   Swainson's Hawk (Buteo swainsoni) Female, hatched in 1994 and found near Raton, New Mexico.  She was hit by a car.  She has a collapsed left eye, and is blind on that side.  The eyelid on her left eye was stitched closed to prevent detritus and infection.  She has difficulty judging distances, but flies well.  She has striking feather markings and coloration which makes her a favorite of photographers at programs.  Her calm demeanor allows her to attend large events.  She currently lives with another female Swainson's Hawk.    Female, hatched in 1989 and brought to Wildlife Rescue, Inc. as a juvenile.  She was probably hit by a car, and has a fractured left wing and a permanently fixed pupil in the right eye.  Because of her limited vision, and the wing injury she is not flighted. She sometimes has trouble finding and reaching perches in her mews (flight cage).  She is an excellent foster parent, and will often raise young in the spring.  She lives with another female Swainson’s Hawk.    Ferruginous Hawk (Buteo regalis) Male, hatched in 1996.  He was found on Rowe Mesa, near Glorieta, New Mexico in the summer of 1996.  He had a fractured wing that did not heal well.  His injury is of unknown origin.  He might have been struck by a car, but he was found a considerable distance from a road.  He has limited flying abilities.  He is an unusual species for an educational bird, and is very popular at programs.  At booths, he often perches on the ground, a common behavior of Ferruginous Hawks in the wild.  His large size and regal appearance makes him a wonderful educational bird.  He can get nervous when there is excessive movement, and when in front of large audiences.  He is often vocal and active during presentations.