Icarus
Given Name:
Icarus
Species:
Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis)
Bio:
Icarus came to us as a nestling who had fallen from his nest which was on top of an electrical tower that was about to be taken down. He had broken his leg which caused muscle weakness and lack of grip strength.
Hatch Year:
2025
Typical Species Weight:
690-1600g
Wingspan:
45-52 in
Fun Fact:
Icarus had a sibling who was removed from the nest and was successfully raised by foster parents out in the wild!