An American kestrel at a Vermont museum has emerged as an artist after it lost its ability to fly, reports UPI.
The Vermont Institute of Natural Science, informed that the bird named Ferrisburgh had been a flight ambassador at the museum until a broken bone led to his retirement, as per a UPI report.
Environmental educators at the museum, Mal Muratori and Lexie Smith, suspect that the effects of a disease brought on by the inadequate diet led to this condition of Ferrisburgh.
Smith, conceived the notion of using painting as a form of enrichment for the now-flightless Ferrisburgh.
Mealworms are used for the bird to traverse his canvas with paint on his feet, which eventually leads to the creation of unique works of art.
The Vermont Institute of Natural Science, informed that the bird named Ferrisburgh had been a flight ambassador at the museum until a broken bone led to his retirement, as per a UPI report.
Environmental educators at the museum, Mal Muratori and Lexie Smith, suspect that the effects of a disease brought on by the inadequate diet led to this condition of Ferrisburgh.
Smith, conceived the notion of using painting as a form of enrichment for the now-flightless Ferrisburgh.
Mealworms are used for the bird to traverse his canvas with paint on his feet, which eventually leads to the creation of unique works of art.