Southern Crested Caracara (Caracara plancus)

A common bird, often seen walking on the ground more than in the air. It’s opportunistic, and this is exactly what it’s doing here – waiting for an opportunity – to steal from other birds or find a dead animal.

Southern Crested Caracara (Caracara plancus)

Also called southern caracara or carancho.

It sounds like this:

Last updated on 7 December 2020