Skip to main content
Today is World Oceans Day!
Close

Southern Crested Caracara

Polyborus plancus brasiliensis

Photo by LeonardoMB
Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

-23.8052, -45.3978

Field Notes

Description:

During a rain, this Caracara was just resting on a tree in a square.
It really didn't worry 'cos I was near, photographing.

Habitat:

I found this specimen in a coastal region, north of Brazil. Region of mountain ranges, predominantly Atlantic Forest.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Birds of the World
Mission
Brazilian Birds - Aves Brasileiras
Mission
Brazil Life
Photographed
PublishedMay 11, 2014

Community Sponsor

Butterfly
Become a Community Sponsor and Help Grow our Global Movement!

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Butterflies icon
Become a Community Sponsor

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon

Nature & Conservation Organizations

Brands & Mission-Focused Companies