Raptor Body Language and ABA

Applied Behavioral Analysis and Reading Body Language in Raptors

“ The most basic description of falconry ethics is ‘to do right by the bird’,”
Mike McDermott, The Imprint Accipiter

Why ABA?
All behaviors have an antecedent and a consequence
A behavior that repeats itself is reinforced, period.
Understanding the pattern of behavior is the only way to problem solve and shape
However, understanding body language is crucial to ABA.

Importance of Body Language
Feathers are subtle
Raptors are even more foreign to our sensibilities than parrots
Body language is the key to positive relationships
Body language is the key to health and successful release

How to Develop Raptor Skills
Teach ABA basics to raptor handlers
Learn to read body language through simple training
Focus on positive reinforcement
Avoid superstitious training and embracing negative reinforcement
BEHAVIOR not weight.

Using Jump Ups
Learn to Learn
Physical Conditioning
Relationship Building
Train the Trainer

Rousing

Bathing

Head Flipping

Relaxed, Comfortable Falcon

Eye Shape – Raised Hackles

Eye Shape – Fanned Tail

Mantling

Bating

Aggression

Ultimate Benefits
Ease Bating
Avoid Feather Breakage
Eliminate Aggression
Avoid Stress (and stress-related disease, such as aspergillosis)

Taking it to Practice
Demonstrate, don’t berate.
Be positive, reward clients for the good.
Provide tools and resources.
Encourage the learning curve.

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Raptor Body Language and ABA

by Rebecca O'Connor on Dec 15, 2009

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