Crested Caracara vs Merlin
Caracara plancus compared with Falco columbarius
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Crested Caracara | Merlin |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Caracara plancus | Falco columbarius |
| Order | Falconiformes | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falconidae | Falconidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 75.7 cm (29.8 in) | 39.9 cm (15.7 in) |
| Weight | 1129.8333333333333 g (39.85 oz) | 193.0 g (6.81 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | 3-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Crested Caracara
Least Concern