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Yellow-headed Caracara
Milvago chimachima
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Least Concern
Envergadura
57,2 cm
Peso
307,75 g
Família
Falconidae
Ordem
Falconiformes
The Yellow-headed Caracara (Milvago chimachima) is a bird species in the family Falconidae (falcons & caracaras), within the order Falconiformes (falcons). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 57.2 cm and a weight of 307.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 57,2 cm | 22.5 in |
| Peso | 307,75 g | 10.86 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Incubation: 21-23 days. Fledging: 17-20 days.
Tamanho da postura
1-4
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Falconiformes (Falcons) |
| Família | Falconidae (Falcons & Caracaras) |
| Genus | Milvago |
| Espécies | Milvago chimachima |
Distribution
Yellow-headed Caracara has been recorded in 5 countries.
Presente
Not recorded
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Perguntas frequentes
Is the Yellow-headed Caracara endangered?
The Yellow-headed Caracara has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Yellow-headed Caracara nest?
Incubation: 21-23 days. Fledging: 17-20 days.
How big is the Yellow-headed Caracara?
The Yellow-headed Caracara has a wingspan of 57.2 cm, weight of 307.75 g.
What order and family does the Yellow-headed Caracara belong to?
The Yellow-headed Caracara (Milvago chimachima) belongs to the order Falconiformes and the family Falconidae.
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