Texas
Crested Caracara
Caracara cheriway
(L 23" WS 49" WT 2.2 lb)
Resembles a long-legged hawk
and hangs out with vultures...but
is actually in the falcon family.
Laguna Atascosa
National Wildlife Refuge
16Apr2010
Although my nickname is not legal
I do look kind of regal
My stately manner
Is atop the Mexican Banner
Yes I am the Mexican Eagle.
(Marvin Goldfarb)
© Gregory
Budney
© BirdNote,
Dennis Paulson
Caracara
is a native
Indian name for bird.
© eBird