EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — The El Paso Zoo said it is looking after a sick bald eagle that was rescued in Silver City, New Mexico.

According to a social media post made by the El Paso Zoo, the veterinary team is tending a bald eagle that was found in Silver City and is thin and anemic.

The Zoo said it is checking the bird for infections, such as Avian Influenza, and checking for toxic lead levels.

Despite its weak state, the team said the bold eagle didn’t have broken bones.

While they wait for the test results, the team said it will care and feed the bald eagle.

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In the social media post, the Zoo also took the opportunity to thank the Gila Wildlife Rescue team and the good Samaritan who first reported the injured bird.

As 2025 closes, the El Paso Zoo shared statistics saying that its rehab program has cared for 122 sick, injured or orphaned wild birds of prey.

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