Behavior of Birds of Prey in Managed Care-Jones-2021

Many of a bird of prey's activities, such as foraging, courtship and nest building, migrating, bathing, or preening, are anchored in modal activity patterns. When the environment provides antecedents and penalties for unwanted conduct, raptors in managed care may exhibit it. This article describes behavior ideas in managed birds of prey, using inferences from their wild counterparts, to help understand the etiologies and management of unwanted behaviors.

Jones, M. P., & Heidenreich, B. (2021). Behavior of Birds of Prey in Managed Care. The veterinary clinics of North America. Exotic animal practice, 24(1), 153–174. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cvex.2020.09.007