What is the primary purpose of tethering?

• A. Trains the bird to perch on command
• B. Prevent escape
• C. Allow flight demonstrations
• D. Monitor heart rate

Answer: (B)

Tethering is a safety and management tool designed to prevent the bird from escaping when it’s not in active flight. By securing the raptor to a perch or line, it stays under control during handling, transport, or rest, reducing the risk of injury to the bird and to people. This is why it’s used. It isn’t primarily about training the bird to perch on command, it isn’t for enabling flight demonstrations, and it doesn’t involve monitoring the bird’s heart rate.