Other Birds | Southern Crested Caracara
Southern Crested Caracara
Caracara plancus
The Crested Caracara is widely considered one of the most intelligent birds of prey. As members of the falcon family, they are unique in their social, curious, and opportunistic behaviours.
| COMMON NAME | Southern Crested Caracara |
| SCIENTIFIC NAME | Caracara plancus |
| STATUS | Least Concern |
| DISTRIBUTION | Central & South America |
| HABITAT | Open grassland, desert land, prairies & coastal areas |
| NATURAL DIET | Small reptiles, small mammals, eggs & carrion |
| HEIGHT | 500mm – 650mm |