Immature © David Hollie
Adult © Gabriel Bonfa
Immature © Jerome Foster
Adult © Matthew Bell
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Immature © Claudia Brasileiro
Adult © John Deitsch
Adult © Chris Wood

Yellow-headed Caracara Daptrius chimachima

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Identification

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Adult is pale buffy with dark brown wings; juvenile is also buffy but with dark streaking all over. Note buffy wing patches in flight. Most similar to Laughing Falcon but only has thin dark line behind eye, not a full black mask. Much smaller than Crested Caracara, without dark cap. Found in open habitats, such as fields and river edges, where it often perches conspicuously. Can be found singly, in pairs, or in small family groups. Makes a harsh screeching noise.

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