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Crested Caracara

Caracara cheriway

Photo by DonnaPomeroy
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Field Notes

Description:

A tropical falcon version of a vulture, the Crested Caracara reaches the United States only in Arizona, Texas, and Florida. It is a bird of open country, where it often is seen at carrion with vultures.

Habitat:

ranch in Texas hill country

Reference Links:

Northern Crested Caracara

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