Crested Caracara

Caracara plancus

Least Concern

The Crested Caracara is a falconid raptor of the Americas. It walks or flies over open country for carrion, insects, small vertebrates, and scraps. Strong pointed wings, keen eyesight, and bold territorial behavior help it exploit cliffs, trees, grasslands, farms, wetlands, or coastlines depending on the species.

Family

Falconidae

Group

Falcons and Caracaras

Range

Crested Caracara Range — Resident or seasonal range in the Americas

Population

≈ Unknown

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