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Field Guide to Birds of North America
Species Overview
Identification
Behavior
Portrait
Crested Caracara
Caracara cheriway
Order
FALCONIFORMES
Family
Caracaras and Falcons (Falconidae)
Code 4
CRCA
Code 6
CARCHE
ITIS
HEAD
Bill Shape:
Hooked
Eye Color:
Brown in juveniles; dull orange-brown in adults.
Head pattern:
Capped, Crested or plumed, Unique pattern
Crown Color:
Black
Forehead Color:
Black
Nape Color:
White
Throat Color:
White
Cere color:
Red
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BODY
Length Range:
51-64 cm (20-25 in)
Weight:
952 g (33.6 oz)
Size:
Large (16 - 32 in)
Color Primary:
White, Black
Underparts:
White and black.
Upperparts:
Brown-black
Back Pattern:
Barred or banded
Belly Pattern:
Solid
Breast Pattern:
Barred or banded
FLIGHT
Flight Pattern:
Strong steady deep wing beats., Often alternates series of wing beats with long to short glides., Sometimes soars on thermals.
Wingspan Range:
114-122 cm (45-48 in)
Wing Shape:
Broad-Wings, Long-Wings
Tail shape:
Rounded Tail
Tail Pattern:
Barred
Upper Tail:
White with black band at tip.
Under Tail:
White with black band at tip.
Leg Color:
Yellow
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Parts of a Standing bird
X
Head Feathers and Markings
X
Parts of a Flying bird
X