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Carunculated Caracara
A species of andean and Southern South American Caracaras Scientific name : Phalcoboenus carunculatus Genus : andean and Southern South American Caracaras
Carunculated Caracara, A species of andean and Southern South American Caracaras
Botanical name: Phalcoboenus carunculatus
Genus: andean and Southern South American Caracaras
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Description General Info
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Description
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It resembles the closely related mountain caracara, but unlike that species its chest and upper belly is black with dense white streaks. Juveniles are far less distinctive than the orange-faced pied adults, being overall brown with dull pinkish-grey facial skin.
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Size
56 cm
Feeding Habits
Carunculated Caracara consumes a variety of food including carrion and small animals, displaying opportunistic feeding behaviors and ground foraging techniques.
Dite type
Carnivorous
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General Info
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Species Status
Not globally threatened.
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Scientific Classification
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Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Diurnal Birds of Prey Family
Falcons and caracaras Species
Carunculated Caracara