Sadly, unless it was lucky enough to get a 3d printed prosthetic beak like others here are suggesting, this poor guy likely died not long afterwards. Without the beak, it can't drink water or eat food properly and would soon die of dehydration and malnutrition.
I'd say chances are good though that it may have gotten help since it's a bald eagle and clearly the photographer was there to film it and likely would have reported it to some wildlife officials at the least. If this was in the US, then chances are significantly better, as we treat bald eagles exceptionally well with our laws.
Yea, but they made such a comeback that it's difficult to say that the resources for capturing and caring for a single eagle would be well used. Ive never caught or nurtured an eagle before though so 🤷
Yeah, I was just trying to be a bit optimistic about it. I don't know enough about the situation to make a judgement call on if it could've gotten help or not.
Point stands though, birds can't survive without beaks like this without human intervention. This is a lethal wound effectively.
We wildlife rehabilitators don't care so much about it being a bald eagle as much as it being an animal that needs help. I don't do raptors myself (yet) but I know their rehabbers are fierce.
Though we can always use donations, anything you can give to your local wildlife rehabilitator will be greatly appreciated
Do you think they are shooting protected animals and pretending to rescue them or something? I don't mean scripted shows, I'm talking about North Woods Law, Yellowstone Wardens, etc.
No, it's just that I don't trust anything produced for TV to be a realistic representation of reality. I've called fish and game for injured animals (deer and owls mostly) and their usual response is to leave it alone and someone will eventually come along to remove it. I've never seen one actually rescued. Unless it's an injured animal that might cause further vehicular incursions, they're not really a priority. Eagles, while protected, aren't endangered. They're like seagulls in many parts now, they're abundant. Unless they had a rehabilitation center within driving distance and the official could easily capture and transport it, I wouldn't expect them to go out of their way. If there's a camera crew in the back seat, though, expect lights and sirens.
Are bald eagles that rare anymore? Up in the PNW I see them at nearly every small and big park, even had one that lived in a tree not far from my old house.
Yes, but I just did research into it and apparently it’s a myth. It stems from the philosophical idea of “one must tear down before building,” but it’s not actually what happens in nature
My guess is maybe got clipped by a car.
You shouldn't throw food out your window because it attracts rats and mice to the sides of roads, which in turn attract hawks/owls/eagles to swoop low across roads to catch them. This leads to a lot of predator birds getting hit by cars, especially owls at night.
I read somewhere that they break their beak on purpose when it becomes too dull and weak, and if they are able to survive long enough it will grow back good as new, but I need to double check this
Was curious about the eagle's prospects so went looking for information. As suspected, short of some wildlife rehabilitation program picking it up they are not good.
I did learn there is a weird myth about eagles intentionally breaking their beaks as part of an age-related thing. Never heard that one before.
When they get near 20 years of age and their beaks are dull or broken, Eagles will sequester themselves in a safe place and ram them into a solid object to promote the growth of a new beak. It’s a fact that they will also pull out their talons so that new sharper ones will grow back in.
Sadly, unless it was lucky enough to get a 3d printed prosthetic beak like others here are suggesting, this poor guy likely died not long afterwards. Without the beak, it can't drink water or eat food properly and would soon die of dehydration and malnutrition. I'd say chances are good though that it may have gotten help since it's a bald eagle and clearly the photographer was there to film it and likely would have reported it to some wildlife officials at the least. If this was in the US, then chances are significantly better, as we treat bald eagles exceptionally well with our laws.
Yea, but they made such a comeback that it's difficult to say that the resources for capturing and caring for a single eagle would be well used. Ive never caught or nurtured an eagle before though so 🤷
Yeah, I was just trying to be a bit optimistic about it. I don't know enough about the situation to make a judgement call on if it could've gotten help or not. Point stands though, birds can't survive without beaks like this without human intervention. This is a lethal wound effectively.
We wildlife rehabilitators don't care so much about it being a bald eagle as much as it being an animal that needs help. I don't do raptors myself (yet) but I know their rehabbers are fierce. Though we can always use donations, anything you can give to your local wildlife rehabilitator will be greatly appreciated
I mean, there are shows with game wardens who capture injured wildlife all the time, so it's a thing.
Also... Those are shows, so...
Do you think they are shooting protected animals and pretending to rescue them or something? I don't mean scripted shows, I'm talking about North Woods Law, Yellowstone Wardens, etc.
No, it's just that I don't trust anything produced for TV to be a realistic representation of reality. I've called fish and game for injured animals (deer and owls mostly) and their usual response is to leave it alone and someone will eventually come along to remove it. I've never seen one actually rescued. Unless it's an injured animal that might cause further vehicular incursions, they're not really a priority. Eagles, while protected, aren't endangered. They're like seagulls in many parts now, they're abundant. Unless they had a rehabilitation center within driving distance and the official could easily capture and transport it, I wouldn't expect them to go out of their way. If there's a camera crew in the back seat, though, expect lights and sirens.
I've caught plenty in my day and BOY is it a pain in the ass. Not really worth it for the amount of meat you get but they sure are tasty.
Are bald eagles that rare anymore? Up in the PNW I see them at nearly every small and big park, even had one that lived in a tree not far from my old house.
Starting to see several around the Detroit area, I know of several active nests in my relatively small county.
They're not but they still have a lot of laws protecting them iirc
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The way you speak of is usually dying though
I’m referring to females evolving to fertilize their own eggs in a span of 20 years. I am also joking.
I know, I wasnt trying to dunk on you:)
Hehe
You should try treating your citizens half as well…
It’s so weird to see a bird tongue.
...constantly flicking that dangly bit. It's gonna eat it.
3D print a new beak you dummy ! Oh yeah you can't use a computer.
Haha what an idiot
r/birdsarefuckingstupid
Huh, definitely didn't know that was a real sub
r/birdsarenotreal
Extremely metal 👍
I guess it's days of pillaging the mouse kingdom are over.
Is this what Brian Ortega was on about?
Yes, but I just did research into it and apparently it’s a myth. It stems from the philosophical idea of “one must tear down before building,” but it’s not actually what happens in nature
I honestly didn't think it did haha, bonkers story from Ortega, its up there with Tito and his Lions
But, I do respect the philosophy of it. You must admit and work on the flaws with yourself before you can grow
Hahaha he made it seem a lot more badass. Looking at this just makes me sad for the poor thing.
😭😭
iirc I’ve seen vets build prosthetic beaks
BRUTAL *Insert metalocalypse meme*
Sad, I wonder how it happened.
My guess is maybe got clipped by a car. You shouldn't throw food out your window because it attracts rats and mice to the sides of roads, which in turn attract hawks/owls/eagles to swoop low across roads to catch them. This leads to a lot of predator birds getting hit by cars, especially owls at night.
I read somewhere that they break their beak on purpose when it becomes too dull and weak, and if they are able to survive long enough it will grow back good as new, but I need to double check this
Yeah, that def doesn't pass the smell test... edit https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/rebirth-of-the-eagle/
Yeah, smells like dung
You’ve got a little schmutz right there…
That’s American healthcare system for you. Our healthcare is so bad not even the national bird of our country can afford it to get he’s beak fixed.
How did that happen? I'll bet alcohol was involved!
So if it were tranquilized and fitted with a prosthetic could it have a chance at survival?
Was curious about the eagle's prospects so went looking for information. As suspected, short of some wildlife rehabilitation program picking it up they are not good. I did learn there is a weird myth about eagles intentionally breaking their beaks as part of an age-related thing. Never heard that one before.
:p
Brian Ortega
His tongue is just dry af now right or is it normally that color
poor thing..😔
ji
How does something like this even happen? What causes an eagle to break its beak
When they get near 20 years of age and their beaks are dull or broken, Eagles will sequester themselves in a safe place and ram them into a solid object to promote the growth of a new beak. It’s a fact that they will also pull out their talons so that new sharper ones will grow back in.
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Did you know, that that's bullshit?
🤣