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Jun 25, 2024 · Caracaras, also known as carancho or caracara, are a fascinating group of birds of prey belonging to the family Falconidae. They are found primarily in the Americas, from the southern United States to the southernmost tip of South America.
- Aves
- Falconiformes
1 day ago · The yellow-headed caracara (Milvago chimachima) is called the caracara cabecigualdo in Spanish. These are small, lightly built birds of prey. Their wings are dark brown and the rest of their body is a creamy white. They have light-colored legs and beaks, some orange around the eyes, and a dark streak emanating from the back of the eye.
Jun 17, 2024 · The Guadalupe Caracara (Caracara lutosa), endemic to Guadalupe Island, was intentionally eradicated by goat herders in the 1890s. Limited understanding and misperceptions often result in such undeserved hostility towards scavengers, something that more research can help prevent.
3 days ago · Our Crested Caracara is a broad-winged, slow-flying scavenger, often competing with vultures at road kills and other carcasses. Mainly a tropical bird, it is most common in the southern parts of the Sonoran Desert.
6 days ago · The sighting of a crested caracara near Ashland drew carloads of viewers and rave reviews from birders in extremely rare appearance of the species.
Jun 22, 2024 · According to David Allen Sibley, author of “Sibley Birds West,” crested caracaras are an uncommon bird in Arizona. They measure 23 inches tall with a 49-inch wingspan and can be found in open habitats, such as brushy desert or farmland.
Jun 11, 2024 · About 2 months ago a caracara started showing up in my bedroom window in the morning. He would pace back and forth across the 5 foot sill and bang his beak...
