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Juvenile yellow-headed caracara

Milvago chimachima

Photo by auntnance123
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Field Notes

Habitat:

spotted in tree on banks of Baru River

Notes:

I suggest that it's a juvenile because it was calling loudly and hopping, rather than flying, among the branches. I did spot a black hawk much later in the day, but this bird was no longer there.

Species ID Suggestions

Yellow-headed Caracara (juvenile)

Milvago chimachima

Comments (1)

Excellent work, Liam. That possiblity had not occured to me.
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PublishedFebruary 26, 2012

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