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.
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
Budney
© BirdNote,
Dennis Paulson
Caracara is a native
Indian name for bird.
Indian name for bird.
© eBird