White-throated Caracara

The White-throated Caracara is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

White-throated Caracara - Phalcoboenus albogularis White-throated Caracara Phalcoboenus albogularis Las Cumbres, Region XII, Chile. A distant shot of one of the rarest of the caracaras. It is found only in the windswept Patagonian Andes above about 500 m elevation. This one was eating a severed sheep head on the side of the road! (S5). Black Caracara - Daptrius ater Black Caracara Daptrius ater Shiripuno Lodge, Pastaza province, Ecuador. More

The White-throated Caracara (Phalcoboenus albogularis) is a species of bird of prey in the Falconidae family. It is found in grasslands and other barren habitats in the Andes of southern Chile and Argentina. It is generally uncommon to fairly common. A highly opportunistic bird commonly seen walking on the ground, it will feed on both carrion and virtually any small animal it can catch. It resembles the closely related Mountain Caracara, but unlike that species its underparts (including chest and throat) are entirely white. More

* White-throated Caracara, Phalcoboenus albogularis * Striated Caracara, Phalcoboenus australis * Northern Crested Caracara, Caracara cheriway * Southern Crested Caracara, Caracara plancus * Yellow-headed Caracara, Milvago chimachima * Chimango Caracara, Milvago chimango Translations bird of prey * Spanish: caracará es(es), carancho es(es) See also * Wikipedia-logo. More

The White-throated Caracara (Phalcoboenus albogularis) is a South American bird of prey that is found in grasslands and other barren habitats in the Andes of southern Chile and Argentina. Within its natural range, this Caracara is generally uncommon to fairly common. Description It lookslike the closely related Mountain Caracara, except it has white underparts (including chest and throat). Young birds are overall brown with dull pinkish-grey facial skin. More

The White-throated Caracara (Phalcoboenus albogularis) is a species of bird of prey in the Falconidae family. It is found in Argentina and Chile. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland, and temperate grassland. More

White-throated Caracara Phalcoboenus albogularis = Described by: Gould (1837) Alternate common name(s): Darwin's Caracara Old scientific name(s): None known by website authors Photographs Argentina - Nov, 2003 More

White-throated Caracara, Phalcoboenus albogularis Falconidae (FALCONS & CARACARAS) White-throated Caracara, Phalcoboenus albogularis This photo was taken in: Argentina This photo was taken with: Canon EOS 10D Digital Camera with Canon 400mm, f/4, DO, IS, USM Lens with 1.4 Extender. More