Red-tailed hawk found in Paxton with feathers on wings, tail cut off
So, we believe that someone keep it illegally — potentially as a pet — and cut those feathers to have ... And there's no guarantee that these feathers are going to grow back. Normally, they don't molt ...
Hawk rescued after being found with wing feathers and tail cut off
A wildlife rehabilitator caring for the injured raptor said it could take two or more years for the feathers to return and give flight.
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Red-tailed hawk found with feathers on wings, tail cut off
So, we believe that someone keep it illegally — potentially as a pet — and cut those feathers ... that these feathers are going to grow back. Normally, they don’t molt out or fall out ...