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Crested Caracara — printable fact sheet
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Crested Caracara
Caracara plancus
The Crested Caracara is a striking bird of prey native to the Americas, easily recognized by its bold black cap, white neck, and orange facial skin. Unlike most falcons, it often walks on the ground, scavenging for carrion but also actively hunting small animals and insects. It …
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- Despite being a falcon species, the Crested Caracara often acts more like a vulture, frequently feeding on carrion and even displacing vultures at carcasses.
- Crested Caracaras are one of the few raptors that regularly walk on the ground in search of food. They are sometimes called 'Mexican eagles' and are a national symbol in Mexico. Caracaras have been observed using tools, such as moving objects to access insects.
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