Dayna Slater, the founder of Good Caws Crow Rescue in Prince George, B.C., commends a resilient crow named Riven who has eluded capture despite having half of her face torn off. Describing the bird as a resilient leader, Slater and volunteers noticed Riven’s damaged beak in early March, fearing she would struggle to feed and groom. Despite their efforts to lure her with food for rehabilitation, Riven proved too clever, prompting them to monitor her from a distance instead.
Recent videos show that Riven has adapted to her injury by using the dangling beak as a scoop and tilting her head to eat. Her feathers are in excellent condition, indicating she has either learned to preen herself or is being cared for by her crow family. Slater is impressed by Riven’s resilience, noting that the bird has managed to thrive without human intervention, unlike what would typically be expected in a similar human injury scenario.
The Good Caws Crow Rescue will continue to monitor Riven’s well-being, especially as the seasons change, to ensure she remains healthy. Slater is amazed by Riven’s ability to overcome such a severe injury without medical intervention, contrasting it with the extensive treatments humans would require in a similar situation.