Mountain Caracara

Daptrius megalopterus

Least Concern

The Mountain 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

Mountain Caracara Range — Resident or seasonal range in the Americas

Population

≈ Unknown

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