Chimango Caracara
A species of Brown Caracaras Scientific name : Milvago chimango Genus : Brown Caracaras
Chimango Caracara, A species of Brown Caracaras
Botanical name: Milvago chimango
Genus: Brown Caracaras
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Description
This species is from 37 to 40 cm long. A typical chimango caracara has a mantle and back edged with cinnamon brown feathers and white. Neck, chest, abdomen and belly light brown. Head dark brown. It is the smallest variety of caracara. Wings have a dark brown stripe with white in the basal half of the primaries. The tail is light brown with a dark brown terminal band. Eyes are brown. Legs are yellow in the male and light gray in the female and hatchlings. 
Size
43 cm
Colors
Brown
Bronze
White
Life Expectancy
15 years
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Chimango Caracara is an opportunistic feeder favoring carrion, insects, reptiles, amphibians, and worms. It employs varied foraging methods and is known for unique dietary preferences that adapt to available food sources.
Habitat
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, high-altitude shrubland, temperate grassland, Patagonian steppe, and heavily degraded former forest. This bird is typically found at edges of water and near towns and fields, the latter especially if they are newly ploughed. It is the most common raptor in the Argentinean Patagonia and Chile.
Dite type
Scavenger
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Bird food type
Behavior
The chimango is an intelligent bird and has high problem solving abilities compared to other birds.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Diurnal Birds of Prey Family
Falcons and caracaras Genus
Brown Caracaras Species
Chimango Caracara 
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