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Published: 2012-07-02 01:56:03 +0000 UTC; Views: 427; Favourites: 5; Downloads: 17
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Im not exactly sure what kind of bird this came from, but I know it was some type of small falcon.My cat brought it up to the back porch out at the farm so I thought "Hey, its a pretty bird" I had the tail too, which was gray with about 5 black stripes but it fell out my window and that was the last of it.
I salted the end where I cut it off, you can feel the bone but it does not smell at all.
If anyone could tell me what kinda of raptor this was i'd be very happy, He was only about 8 1/2-9 inches tall. I cant really remember what his face looked like cause it was so long ago, I kinda wish I got the other wing (I mauled it trying to get feathers then decided to take the whole dam thing) If it helps I live in central Illinois. I searched all my bird books and looked at the Illinois Raptor poster on my wall 7 times with no luck.
Im very curious on what this pretty boy was, too bad he died. If he was still alive when i found him I would've tried to help him. But ehh. Cats will be cats.
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This is a Sharp Shinned Hawk, again a federal crime to have it. If you are going to keep illegal critters you really need to not post that fact to the world. Just a freindly warning.
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I don't have this wing anymore.
Next time read the comments because i have long been aware and have since disposed of it.
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Yeah, but you still have the fact that you had it in your posession posted on the internet for all to see. Just letting you know that people *do* get fined thousands of dollars for this sort of thing.
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I'd assume it's a Sharp shinned Hawk wing.
Also, lol at the comment above that you should make barn cats all indoor cats, because half feral barn cats want to be locked in a house with humans. Their purpose is to rid the barn of pets, sad one got a raptor but I'm know many a raptor get barn cats too. Speaking as a bird of prey rehabber we kinda expect a barn cat to get a bird occasionally but aren't going to go after people with the wildlife cops over it, such is the life of the farm. Though we also won't go catch eagles, hawks,owls, coyotes, cougars and foxes for eating people's cats which we see happen more often than people's cats eating birds.
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FYI though it is illegal to have the parts (including just feathers) of native birds that do not have a hunting season. Not that I'll rat you out unless your out there poaching or selling them or something.
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Yea, i'm not exactly sure my cat killed it though. She just brought it up, other wise she woulda ate it.
I'm thinking maybe the neighbor red tails killed it or something, or maybe it died naturally because i could find a single scratch on him.
And no, i hate poachers and come across them too much. I don't ever plan to sell this wing since i am aware of the laws. And yes, it is a sharp shinned.
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Cats like to give gifts, either found or killed. It's their way of thanking you for gifting them food.
Usually if a bird of prey is killed or dies it's because something was already wrong with it. Almost every cat injured bird of prey we have gotten in was already skinny which means it wasn't able to hunt. Raptors are very strong birds.
I figured it was a sharp shinned. They are pretty good at killing themselves on trees and windows. They hunt songbirds and songbirds are good at making them crash.
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It might have killed itself, since i live near woods and have many large trees in our pastures. It's head was floppy when i picked him up so it might have been a broken neck.
It was kind of sad seeing a gorgeous bird dead, i would have surely tried my best to save him if i had the chance
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Almost certain it's from a Sparrowhawk 
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That most likely might be it. He was a small bird, his chest was white with brown spots, and his tail was striped like a sparrow hawk's
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If I were you I would:
a) Not let my cat out doors to kill the native wildlife
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B) SOOOO not keep that much less post it online because it's very illegal. According to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1915 It's illegal for you to let your cat kill those birds first of all and illegal to keep or sell any parts, including even a single found feather. Willfully letting your cat roam to hunt and kill native birds is a violation of this law. Keeping this wing is another violation of this law. It carries very stiff penalties.
Please, quit letting your cat kill the native wildlife! Talk about irresponsible. (And no, the whine "But cats will be cats and all cats kill birds" doesn't hold water. It's still illegal, irresponsible, and morally reprehensible.)
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Dude, i have alot of cats. Alot of BARNCATS. And a one room house at my farm. So there wont be any cats in my house.
Its not like i go outside and tell my cat "Hey! Go kill me a baby giraffe!" No, i was painting a door and found the surprise on the back porch. What would you want me to do about my cats? Put muzzles and mittens on them so they don't kill stuff? I can't control my cat,I have work to do besides following them around saving every little mouse they catch. Plus this cat who brought this up usually brings stuff up for her kittens to eat, which is what im assuming she was doing. The kittens found no interest in it so i took what i wanted and cremated it.
Telling me i can't say "cats will be cats" wont change anything. Because its true, they are doing what is natural.Trapping them in the house all day to laze around isn't natural.
But i am not sure my cat even killed the thing because i was very cold and a bit stiff when i found it, i couldn't find any bite marks or claw marks.
Calling ME irresponsable for my cats actions is just stupid. Want me to save the mice and chipmunks they bring up too? Besides, the cat who brought me this got killed last week.
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Your immature and righteous indignation doesn't change the fact that this is ILLEGAL and carries heavy fines. I'm sure Fish and Game department would love to see these self incriminating images of how you cannot keep your cats from killing native wildlife. Oh and BTW the "not natural" argument is bull. Cats are not a natural part of the environment to begin with: they're domestic non-native and invasive animals. If you want to keep things "Natural" keep them from destroying the native bird population- it's your responsibility as a pet owner. If you can't do that then you should not have cats.
Grow up and take responsibility for your animals.
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Like i said. I cannot bring all my cats into my one room farmhouse. The cat who brought this bird up is dead and gone.
I don't see how im immature, Everything has a natural ability to kill and survive. Just because they are non native doesnt mean they can't kill and hunt for themselves. May i remind you these are barn cats who have fended for themselves.
Also i would like to repeat i do not think my cat killed the bird. I couldn't find any bite marks or claw marks.
I have bigger and more important animals to worry about, though i do take care of my cats i am not going to follow them around all day and save every little bug they catch.
Grow up and understand what im saying, all you are doing is insulting me.
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If it's any type of raptor bird then it's illegal by law to possess any of their parts or feathers in the USA. :/
Even Native Americans by blood have to get their feathers and parts through the government these days.
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I'd be super careful on the laws surrounding that thing!
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You have the best cat in the world.
All my cat brings me is dead rats...
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I have around 15 cats, they all bring up random stuff from moles,mice, snakes, usually they eat birds but they decided that i'd want it more. C:
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Oh well good luck trying to classify it! They look like they are in great condition! Have fun!
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I looks like maybe a kestrel or Peregrine falcon.
Those are in good shape.... 
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Nope, its neither, This guy didnt have very many facial markings, just a gray head and a white chin and belly. The belly was spotter like the feathers near the top.
Trust me, those were my first two guesses! And thank you, this is actually my first attempt at taxidermy i got these last summer but debated posting them. So almost a year old and still super soft!
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