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Red-throated Caracara
Ibycter americanus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
72.0 cm
Weight
595.0 g
Family
Falconidae
Order
Falconiformes
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 72.0 cm | 28.3 in |
| Weight | 595.0 g | 20.99 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
1-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Falconiformes (Falcons) |
| Family | Falconidae (Falcons & Caracaras) |
| Genus | Ibycter |
| Species | Ibycter americanus |
Distribution
Red-throated Caracara has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Red-throated Caracara endangered?
The Red-throated Caracara has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Red-throated Caracara?
The Red-throated Caracara has a wingspan of 72.0 cm, weight of 595.0 g.
What order and family does the Red-throated Caracara belong to?
The Red-throated Caracara (Ibycter americanus) belongs to the order Falconiformes and the family Falconidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Falconidae family
African Hobby
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Least Concern
African Pygmy-falcon
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Least Concern
American Kestrel
Falco sparverius
Least Concern
Amur Falcon
Falco amurensis
Least Concern
Aplomado Falcon
Falco femoralis
Least Concern
Australian Hobby
Falco longipennis
Least Concern
Banded Kestrel
Falco zoniventris
Least Concern
Barred Forest-falcon
Micrastur ruficollis
Least Concern