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Mountain Caracara
Phalcoboenus megalopterus
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Least Concern
Envergadura
74,4 cm
Peso
790,0 g
Familia
Falconidae
Orden
Falconiformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 74,4 cm | 29.3 in |
| Peso | 790,0 g | 27.87 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Incubation: 35-40 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2-3
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Falconiformes (Halcones) |
| Familia | Falconidae (Halcones y Caracaras) |
| Genus | Phalcoboenus |
| Especies | Phalcoboenus megalopterus |
Distribution
Mountain Caracara has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
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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