Black Caracara vs Reunion Kestrel
Daptrius ater compared with Falco duboisi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black Caracara | Reunion Kestrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Daptrius ater | Falco duboisi |
| Order | Falconiformes | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falconidae | Falconidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 62.1 cm (24.4 in) | — |
| Weight | 353.0 g (12.45 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black Caracara
Extinct
Reunion Kestrel
About These Birds
Black Caracara
The Black Caracara is a medium-sized, all-black falcon relative of Amazonian and Guianan forests and riverine habitats, with a bare orange-red facial skin and white tail tip. It ranges widely across the Amazon Basin from Venezuela and the Guianas south to Bolivia and Brazil, inhabiting the edges of rivers, lakes, and flooded forests. It feeds on carrion, insects, fruit, and small vertebrates.