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Crested Caracara
Caracara plancus
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Least Concern
Envergadura
75,7 cm
Peso
1129,8333333333333 g
Família
Falconidae
Ordem
Falconiformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 75,7 cm | 29.8 in |
| Peso | 1129,8333333333333 g | 39.85 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 28-33 days. Fledging: 42-56 days.
Tamanho da postura
1-4
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Falconiformes (Falcons) |
| Família | Falconidae (Falcons & Caracaras) |
| Genus | Caracara |
| Espécies | Caracara plancus |
Distribution
Crested Caracara has been recorded in 8 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Perguntas frequentes
Is the Crested Caracara endangered?
The Crested Caracara has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Crested Caracara nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 28-33 days. Fledging: 42-56 days.
How big is the Crested Caracara?
The Crested Caracara has a wingspan of 75.7 cm, weight of 1129.8333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Crested Caracara belong to?
The Crested Caracara (Caracara plancus) belongs to the order Falconiformes and the family Falconidae.
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