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Mountain Caracara
Phalcoboenus megalopterus
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Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
74,4 cm
Gewicht
790,0 g
Familie
Falconidae
Ordnung
Falconiformes
The Mountain Caracara (Phalcoboenus megalopterus) is a bird species in the family Falconidae (falken und karakaras), within the order Falconiformes (falken). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 74.4 cm and a weight of 790 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 74,4 cm | 29.3 in |
| Gewicht | 790,0 g | 27.87 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Incubation: 35-40 days.
Gelegegröße
2-3
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Falconiformes (Falken) |
| Familie | Falconidae (Falken und Karakaras) |
| Genus | Phalcoboenus |
| Arten | Phalcoboenus megalopterus |
Distribution
Mountain Caracara has been recorded in 3 countries.
Vorhanden
Not recorded
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External Databases
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Is the Mountain Caracara endangered?
The Mountain Caracara has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Mountain Caracara nest?
Incubation: 35-40 days.
How big is the Mountain Caracara?
The Mountain Caracara has a wingspan of 74.4 cm, weight of 790.0 g.
What order and family does the Mountain Caracara belong to?
The Mountain Caracara (Phalcoboenus megalopterus) belongs to the order Falconiformes and the family Falconidae.
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