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) Perch(es)/ledge(s) in the covered shelter shall be placed so that a raptor resting on oneof these may avoid visual contact with raptors in adjoining enclosures. All perchesshould be placed so that birds in adjoining enclosures cannot perch within reach ofeach other through cage wire.c) Perches/ledges should be placed so as to encourage the raptors to make maximum useof the flight possibilities within the enclosure. At least one perch should be no lessthan two(2) metres from the ground.d) Competition for the highest vantage point shall be avoided by providing a number ofperches at that height.e) In addition to the requirements of (a), a number of stumps may also be provided.Enclosures containing raptors which are incapable of normal flight should includerough-barked branches which permit the birds to climb to perches from the substrate.f) All perches/ledges/tree stumps shall be placed so that birds can perch comfortablywithout their plumage coming into contact with walls or fixtures.g) Perches shall be constructed from uncontaminated natural branches and vary indiameter and cross-section so that at least some shall have circumferences not less thanthe talon span of the species to be housed.h) Each nocturnal hole-nesting owl shall be provided with at least a darkened corner tohide from the light and provide roost security. Provision of a suitable hollow log isrecommended.i) Where enclosures contain male and female raptors, sight barriers shall be provided sothat the sexes can isolate themselves visually.j) Perches must be no closer to the roof of the enclosure than that distance which isneeded for the bird's wing to go through its natural arc during take-off and landing.k) Perches in breeding enclosures should be positioned so that there is sufficient overheadclearance for copulation.l) An aviary for the housing of raptors shall contain a bathing pond/container with adiameter sufficient to allow normal bathing behaviour and a depth not greater than15cm and not less than 5cm.Standards for exhibiting captive raptors in New South Wales 4m) The pond/container shall have a non-slip, cleanable surface and no sharp edges.n) The pond/container shall be kept filled with clean fresh water or where the length ofthe legs of the shortest bird is less than 15cm to a depth equal to the length of thatbird's legs.1.1.5 Space RequirementsAn aviary for the housing of raptors shall be of the following minimum size standards:Name Width(M) Length(M) Height(M)ORDER CATHARTIFORMESFamily: CathartidaeAndean Condor Vultur gryphus 6 15 5ORDER ACCIPITRIFORMESFamily: PandionidaeOsprey Pandion haliaetus 3.5 8 4Family: AccipitridaeBlack-shouldered Kite Elanus notatus 2.5 6 4Letter-winged Kite Elanus scriptus 2.5 6 4Black Kite Milvus migrans 3 8 460
Square-tailed Kite Lophoictinia isura 3 8 4Black-breasted Buzzard 3.5 8 4Hamirostra melanosternonBrahminy Kite Haliastur indus 3 8 4Standards for exhibiting captive raptors in New South Wales 5Whistling Kite Haliastur sphenurus 3 8 4Collared Sparrowhawk Accipiter cirrhocephalus 3 8 4.5Brown Goshawk Accipiter fasciatus 3.5 10 4.5Grey Goshawk Accipiter novaehollandiae 3.5 10 4.5Red Goshawk Erythrotriorchis radiatus 4 10 4.5Little Eagle Hieraaetus morphnoides 3 8 4Wedge-tailed Eagle Aquila audax 5.5 10 4.5White-breasted Sea Eagle Haliaeetus leucogaster 5 10 4.5Spotted Harrier Circus assimilis 3 8 4Swamp Harrier Circus aeruginosus 3 8 4Crested Hawk (Pacific Baza) Aviceda subcristata 2.5 6 4ORDER FALCONIFORMESFamily: FalconidaeAustralian Hobby Falco longipennis 3 8 4.5Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus 3 10 4.5Black Falcon Falco subniger 3.5 10 4.5Grey Falcon Falco hypoleucos 3 10 4.5Brown Falcon Falco berigora 3.5 10 4.5Australian (Nankeen) Kestrel Falco cenchroides 2.5 6 4Standards for exhibiting captive raptors in New South Wales 6ORDER STRIGIFORMESFamily: StrigidaeRufous Owl Ninox rufa 3 7 3Powerful Owl Ninox strenua 3 8 3Boobook Owl Ninox novaeseelandiae 3 6 3Barking Owl Ninox connivens 3 7 3Family: TytonidaeBarn Owl Tyto alba 3 6 3Masked Owl Tyto novaehollandiae 3 7 3Grass Owl Tyto longimembris 3 6 3Sooty Owl Tyto tenebricosa 3 7 3Clause 2 Staff2.1Raptors shall be under the supervision of a person capable of -a) safely handling and/or restraining raptorial birds;b) minimising the likelihood of, and danger of, attacks on keepers by raptors;c) minimising the stress experienced by raptors;d) "manning" (taming) raptors before being displayed;e) providing adequate maintenance diets for the raptorial birds held; andf) recognising aberrant behaviour and indicators of ill health in the species under his/hersupervision.Standards for exhibiting captive raptors in New South Wales 761
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