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Extinct

Guadalupe Caracara

Caracara lutosa

Guadalupe Caracara (Caracara lutosa) — Birds of Prey of Central America & Caribbean.

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The Guadalupe Caracara (Caracara lutosa) is a member of the Falconidae family found in Central America & Caribbean. The IUCN Red List lists it as Extinct.

EX Extinct

No reasonable doubt that the last individual has died.

Where it fits

  1. Class Aves
  2. Order Falconiformes
  3. Family Falconidae Caracaras, Falcons
  4. Genus Caracara
  5. Species lutosa

Where it lives

Guadalupe I. (off northwestern Mexico)

Quick facts

Family
Falconidae

Biology & behaviour

The Guadalupe Caracara (Caracara lutosa) is a species of bird in the Falconidae family, part of the order Falconiformes. Its range spans Central America & Caribbean. Its distribution covers MA Guadalupe I. (off nw Mexico).

It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the Guadalupe Caracara live?

The Guadalupe Caracara is found across Central America & Caribbean with a range covering MA Guadalupe I. (off nw Mexico).

What family does the Guadalupe Caracara belong to?

The Guadalupe Caracara (Caracara lutosa) belongs to the Falconidae family, in the order Falconiformes.

Is the Guadalupe Caracara endangered?

It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List

Conservation

Extinct

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