56,791 observationsLeast Concern
Crested Caracara
Caracara plancus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Falconiformes ›Family: Falconidae ›Genus: Caracara
About
The crested caracara (Caracara plancus) is a bird of prey in the family Falconidae. It is found from the southern United States through Central and South America to Tierra del Fuego. It was formerly placed in the genus Polyborus.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Crested Caracara is Caracara plancus.
- The Crested Caracara has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Crested Caracara belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Crested Caracara belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Crested Caracara belongs to the class Aves.
- Crested Caracara belongs to the order Falconiformes.
- Crested Caracara belongs to the family Falconidae.
- Crested Caracara belongs to the genus Caracara.