Eleanor is a female red-tailed hawk (Bueto jamaicensis) from Preston County, West Virginia. Eleanor was transferred to us in 2021 from another center when it ceased operations. She has vision problems in both eyes which prevents her from being released. We aren't sure what originally caused the vision problems, but it could have been caused by historic West Nile virus infection or a traumatic head injury. Eleanor is a very large, vocal red-tailed hawk. She enjoys spending time on her swing or on the top of her roosting box.
Red-tailed hawks are the most common large hawk in West Virginia, and one of the ACCA’s most common patients. In the wild, they eat a variety of prey, including mice, rats, rabbits, chipmunks, squirrels, snakes, and birds. Red-tailed hawk will also scavenge on carrion. If you would like to support Eleanor's care, you can send her a bag of frozen mice or small rats — she will greatly appreciate it! They can be shipped directly to our mailing address (ACCA, 286 Fairchance Road, Morgantown, WV, 26508) from Rodent Pro. Thank you for supporting the care of this beautiful raptor!
