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The Avian Behavior Podcast

Hillary Hankey

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If you are into animal behavior and positive reinforcement training, you're in the right spot. World renown animal behavior consultant, falconer, and educator Hillary Hankey dives deep with conversations and case studies on parrots, birds of prey as well as horses, dogs and all kinds of animals on topics of behavior as well as nutrition, ethology, and problem solving.

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79 Transitioning from a traditional to choice based training paradigm

Saison 6 · Épisode 51

vendredi 27 mars 2026 • Durée 49:03

Explore the transition from traditional to choice-based training for ambassador raptors with Hillary Hankey. This professional discussion is a presentation from the 2026 NWRA conference that looks into evolving welfare standards, the science of behavior, and the distinction between coercion and choice. Learn about the benefits of choice-based methods, including reduced stress and improved feather condition, and understand the strategic steps for successful implementation in avian programs.

For a free 14 day trial of the Avian Behavior Lab, use the code AVIAN

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78 Bridging the Gap: What Rehabbers Can Learn from Progressive Bird Training

Saison 5 · Épisode 78

jeudi 27 mars 2025 • Durée 45:03

In this heartfelt and insight-packed episode, Hillary Hankey sits down with winter intern Levi Soucek, a wildlife rehabilitator, educator, and outreach coordinator at the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center. Levi reflects on her transformative 12-week internship at the Avian Behavior Ranch, sharing how hands-on progressive training experiences reshaped not only her approach to ambassador bird care—but also reignited her passion for the work.

We explore:

What it means to truly train with positive reinforcement (beyond the buzzwords)
The power of choice-based training and offering degrees of freedom
Levi's "aha" moments while working with challenging birds like a Great Horned Owl and Andean Condor
How foundational concepts finally clicked in real time
Practical takeaways she's bringing back to her rehab center—from training strategy to team communication

This episode is also a reflection on team dynamics, mentorship, emotional labor in animal care, and what it means to feel valued and connected in your work. Whether you're a rehabber, falconer, educator, or companion parrot trainer, Levi's story will leave you inspired, informed, and energized to take your own training to the next level.

You, too, can become a member of the Avian Behavior Lab. Start off with a free 14 day trial with coupon code AVIAN

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69 Gail Buhl from the Minnesota Raptor Center and Partners for Wildlife

Saison 4 · Épisode 69

samedi 16 mars 2024 • Durée 56:15

This interview with Gail Buhl from the Minnesota Raptor Center and Partners for Wildlife is a thoughtful journey filled with raptor behavior tidbits, the evolution of operant conditioning in bird behavior management, raptor rehabilitation, imprinting and so much more.

We talk about how working with rehabilitated birds of prey provides such a unique tapestry that has informed our progression as trainers to humane methods of choice based training, and Gail's owl mentors in her work with small owls. We go into depth about how providing these crucial contingencies gives our birds a language that they learn to rely on.

For information about AvOCET, of which Gail is a speaker, check out our events page.

The University of Minnesota Raptor Center Raptor Academy Care and Management Workshop registration is here.

The How to Raise and Owl Ambassador Masterclass is here.

Join the Avian Behavior Lab for a free 14 day trial with the code AVIAN to try out all of the features essential for your growth as an avian care provider.

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68 Why I don't use ad lib weights or base weights: falconry and free flight birds

Saison 4 · Épisode 68

samedi 17 février 2024 • Durée 55:52

We are going to talk about an old school term in weight management of free flying and ambassador birds, and that is ad lib weight. Another term might be trap weight or base weight. Reason why this is old school is that for some people implies your bird has this same reference weight throughout their lives, regardless of muscle tone, seasonality, and age and it can be downright dangerous. There are many issues with ad lib weights, such as how we figure it out without coercion or restraint, the assumption that all birds can achieve steady state, and that some birds come from a place of food trauma. Not to mention that use prescriptive numbers to assess health can be problematic. Let's level up!

We look at many different metrics that help us cross reference a dynamic set of reference weights across the seasons that help us identify healthy birds and high welfare.

If you know us, we are going to discuss with you actionable, practical science based training tips that help you level up your training program that you can put into place right away. This podcast is from our bonus class from our Avian Behavior Lab Masterclass on Progressive Weight Management that we did on a YouTube livestream. Be your best with birds, and join us for lively discussion on deep topics.

You can attend all of the masterclasses with a free 14 day trial of the Lab with the coupon code AVIAN.

Check out this entire class on Youtube

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67 What we learned about birds in 2023

Saison 4 · Épisode 67

vendredi 5 janvier 2024 • Durée 01:11:01

What did we learn about birds in 2023? What was the big bird news of the year? (or, Simone and Hillary talk about owls)

Hillary sits down with fellow falconer, bird lover, and owl enthusiast Simone Lupson-Cook to talk about our favorite facts about bird behavior, ethology, conservation, and more that we learned about birds this year. From birds in the news, our visit to the Raptor Research Foundation Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and reading books together, we share our favorite facts that we have come across, from snowy owl talons, barn owl math, Succession, and the many many threats that face birds globally past and present.

For links to relevant books and works cited, visit our full show notes page. To see how this work fits our behavior and training work, try out the Avian Behavior Lab for free for 14 days with the code AVIAN

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66 Dr. Lucy Kemp on Lead Poisoning in Ground Hornbills

Saison 4 · Épisode 66

mercredi 20 décembre 2023 • Durée 36:28

Lead poisoning is a really big deal for wildlife, and Southern Ground Hornbills appear to be particularly sensitive to lead levels in the blood. In August, Avian Behavior International visited the Mabula Ground Hornbill Project in South Africa to identify some key behavior objectives to enhance the reintroduction strategy for the Southern ground hornbill. This bird has one complicated life strategy, punctuated by a long life and intricate social structure.

If you are interested in how ethology impacts your work with conservation ambassadors, check out the Avian Behavior Lab, where we discuss the science of behavior and how it impacts our reinforcement strategies. Use the code AVIAN for a free 14 day trial.

Notes and references for the just a small portion of Dr. Kemp's extensive hornbill work that also went into Hillary's report on the show's page

Dr. Kemp spoke at the first annual Avian Online Conference for Education and Training, AvOCET, hosted by Avian Behaivor International. The second conference is being held April 26-27, 2024 with amazing speakers as well!

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65 Developing a student based wildlife training program

Saison 3 · Épisode 65

mercredi 1 novembre 2023 • Durée 50:40

We sat down with Paige Sutherland, Director of Wildlife Programs at Shavers Creek Environmental Center in Pennsylvania for a powerful discussion on wildlife training programs. This far ranging conversation stretched from challenges of family life in the animal care field to how to organize your time as a program leader. We have the pleasure of working with Paige more deeply through our Owl Ambassador programs and exclusive mentorship this past spring and our Advanced Animal Training and Behavior Workshop this November 2023. For more information on our programs for 2024, you can check out the 2024 workshops

Or our email list

Our How to Raise an Owl Ambassador Masterclass is extremely popular.

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64 Why Your Bird is Attacking You

Saison 3 · Épisode 64

jeudi 28 septembre 2023 • Durée 47:49

News flash, if your bird is attacking you, it probably doesn't mean that they hate you. What it does mean is that we have a lot in our relationship to unpack, from environmental conditions to expectations. When parrots in our homes come at us, either from the ground or on the wing, it can be really scary. Even cockatiels and small conures can pack a punch with those little beaks. Bird drama also can cause family drama, and no one wants to feel unsafe in their own home. We talk about behavior advice that belongs in the Dark Ages and why it is keeping you from success, we get real with how to realistically approach this problem, and we introduce our free challenge, Stop Attacking Me! Join us with the live version starting October 1 2023, or whenever you can!

As always, enjoy a free trial of the Avian Behavior Lab with the code AVIAN at https://avianbehaviorlab.com

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63 Owl Vocalizations and Behavior Karla Bloem of the International Owl Center

Saison 3 · Épisode 63

mardi 5 septembre 2023 • Durée 58:46

Karla Bloem, Executive Director of the International Owl Center in Houston, Minnesota, and Hillary have a fascinating conversation about owl vocalizations and Karla's journey with Great Horned Owl behavior. They discuss owl behavior observation influences, species differences, reinforcement strategies and all things owl. This conversation will fascinate any professional or amateur owl enthusiast.

If you have yet to take one of our free challenges or just want awesome bird information, sign up for our newsletter.

For more information on ABI's Advanced Animal Behavior Workshop, check out our few spots left here.

For the International Owl Center Conference, you can get information here.

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62 Part 2 Are we friends with our birds and other deep questions

Saison 3 · Épisode 62

vendredi 4 août 2023 • Durée 28:31

Hillary answers more questions from a workshop regarding how to prepare a bird for a program, are we friends with our birds, how to know when you are doing more harm than good and much more. We get philosophical on this one!

For more information on our upcoming Advanced Workshop in November 2023, check out this page for registration and details

Welcome to the Avian Behavior Podcast, where we bring innovative approaches to progressive animal training and behavior, wildlife conservation, bird nutrition, and all things avian. We appreciate all of the supporters who have helped us fund our collaboration in South Africa with the Mabula Ground Hornbill Project coming up in August.

You can still get your trouble-making hornbill merch and much more!
You can make the most impact with a small donation to GoFundMe
You can get your Hornbill swag here
Caracara shirts are one of the most popular
The full page is here.

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