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Yellow-headed Caracara
Daptrius chimachima
Yellow-headed Caracara (Daptrius chimachima) — Birds of Prey of Central America & Caribbean.
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The Yellow-headed Caracara (Daptrius chimachima) is a member of the Falconidae family found in Central America & Caribbean and South America.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Falconiformes
- Family Falconidae Caracaras, Falcons
- Genus Daptrius
- Species chimachima
Quick facts
- Family
- Falconidae
- Order
- Falconiformes
Biology & behaviour
The Yellow-headed Caracara (Daptrius chimachima) belongs to the Falconidae family of the order Falconiformes. Its range spans Central America & Caribbean and South America. Its distribution covers MA, SA Costa Rica to n Argentina.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Yellow-headed Caracara live?
The Yellow-headed Caracara is found across Central America & Caribbean and South America with a range covering MA, SA Costa Rica to n Argentina.
What family does the Yellow-headed Caracara belong to?
The Yellow-headed Caracara (Daptrius chimachima) belongs to the Falconidae family, in the order Falconiformes.
Conservation
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