What is a common problem that arises when a captive eyass imprints on its human caregiver?

When an eyass, or young bird of prey, imprints on its human caregiver, it often develops a strong attachment to that person, which can lead to various behavioral issues. A common problem that arises from this imprinting process is the bird's tendency to exhibit screaming behavior, particularly when it associates that sound with hunger or the expectation of being fed. This behavior can stem from the fact that the imprinted bird may not understand how to interact appropriately with other potential food sources or learn the necessary hunting skills that would typically be instilled by its natural parents.

While other concerns may arise from imprinting, such as fear of other animals or challenges in hunting, the specific issue of screaming is particularly tied to the bird's reliance on human caregivers for its needs, which tends to be pronounced and immediate in nature. Thus, the screaming behavior becomes a noticeable and often disruptive consequence of improper social development in an imprinted bird.