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Crested Caracara
Caracara cheriway
26.0734, -97.2086
Field Notes
Description:
A mostly dark bird, they have long yellow legs and a white crest on the top of the head. They are commonly seen running on the ground.
Habitat:
They are found from southern Texas south to South America. They are also found in Florida occasionally and are spreading North in the US quite rapidly. They prefer open country.
Reference Links:
Northern Crested Caracara
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMarch 22, 2013
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