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2. www.allaboutbirds.org › guide › Crested_CaracaraCrested Caracara Identification - All About Birds

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   It is instantly recognizable standing tall on long yellow-orange legs with a sharp black cap set against a white neck and yellow-orange face. The Crested Caracara is a bird of open country and reaches only a few states in the southern U.S.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Crested_caracaraCrested caracara - Wikipedia

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   The crested caracara ( Caracara plancus ), also known as the Mexican eagle, [3] is a bird of prey in the falcon family, Falconidae (formerly in the genus Polyborus ). It is found from the southern and southeastern United States through Mexico (where it is present in every state) and Central and South America, as well as some Caribbean islands.

4. www.activewild.com › crested-caracaraCrested Caracara Facts, Pictures, Complete Species Guide

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   Sep 5, 2023 · One of the most striking features of the crested caracara is its bald, yellow-orange face. Atop the bird’s head is a cap of longer black feathers (the “crest” of the species’ name). The caracara’s eyes are amber.

5. www.allaboutbirds.org › guide › Crested_CaracaraCrested Caracara Overview, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of ...

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   It is instantly recognizable standing tall on long yellow-orange legs with a sharp black cap set against a white neck and yellow-orange face. The Crested Caracara is a bird of open country and reaches only a few states in the southern U.S.

6. www.audubon.org › field-guide › birdCrested Caracara | Audubon Field Guide

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   The Crested Caracara is a strikingly patterned, broad-winged opportunist that often feeds on carrion. Aggressive, it may chase vultures away from road kills. Widespread in the American tropics, it enters our area only near the Mexican border and in Florida. 'Caracara' comes from a South American Indian name, based on the bird's call.

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7. www.birdzilla.com › birds › crested-caracaraCrested Caracara - ID, Facts, Diet, Habit & More | Birdzilla

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   Mar 3, 2023 · The Crested Caracara is a large-headed, long-legged, long-necked raptor with a shaggy black cap, white neck, dark brown body and wings, and barred black and white tail. It has reddish facial skin around its bill. Length: 23 in. Wingspan: 49 in. Visit the Bent Life History for additional information.

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   What does a crested caracara look like?

   • It is instantly recognizable standing tall on long yellow-orange legs with a sharp black cap set against a white neck and yellow-orange face. The Crested Caracara is a bird of open country and reaches only a few states in the southern U.S. It flies low on flat wings, and routinely walks on the ground.

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   How old is a crested caracara?

   • While nest predation does occur, adults are seldom captured by predators. The record age for a wild Crested Caracara is 9 years. The Crested Caracara is a large-headed, long-legged, long-necked raptor with a shaggy black cap, white neck, dark brown body and wings, and barred black and white tail.

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   Is a crested caracara a Falcon?

   • The crested caracara, despite its vulture-like scavenging habits, is a falcon. The crested caracara, Caracara plancus, is a distinctive raptor with a blend of black and white plumage complemented by a bold orange face and striking yellow legs.

   Crested Caracara Facts, Pictures, Complete Species Guide - Active Wild

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   Is a crested caracara a living species?

   • The crested caracara is the only extant (living) member of the genus Caracara. Previously, the northern crested caracara and southern crested caracara were treated as separate species, Caracara cheriway and Caracara plancus, respectively. They are now considered subspecies of a single species, Caracara plancus.

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9. worldbirds.com › species-spotlight-the-crestedSpecies Spotlight: The Crested Caracara | World Birds

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   Feb 12, 2024 · Crested Caracaras are fascinating birds that can be instantly recognized for their flaming orange facial coloration, speckled breast feathers, and long powerful legs.