Named Dyami, which is the Native American term for eagle, the bird has been a resident of the Center since 2017.
Veterinary ophthalmologist Nancy McLean, of Albuquerque, examined Dyami.
The cost of the cataract surgery is estimated at over $,4,000.
Those who would like to help Dyami can visit newmexicowildlifecenter.org/donate, and write “Dyami’s cataract surgery” under “Donate area.”