Yellow-headed Caracara
In the family Falconidae...not a
skilful hunter...feeds on carrion,
arthropods, amphibians, and fruit.
skilful hunter...feeds on carrion,
arthropods, amphibians, and fruit.
Daptrius chimachima
(L 16-18" Wt 11.5 oz)
Country Inn
Panama City
14Oct2016
juvenile
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Daptrius in Greek means eater,
bloodsucker; chimachima is a local
Argentinian name for this bird.
bloodsucker; chimachima is a local
Argentinian name for this bird.
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Eagle or buzzard
the Caracara must’nt
care what he’s called
for to both he’s a cousin
he steals his road kill
by screechin’ and fussin’,
he should have some pride
but apparently doesn’t!
(David Knape)