Mountain Caracara Daptrius megalopterus
Overview
Description
The mountain caracara (Phalcoboenus megalopterus), (Spanish: corequenque) is a species of bird of prey in the family Falconidae. It is found in puna and páramo in the Andes, ranging from northern Ecuador, through Peru and Bolivia, to northern Argentina and Chile. It is generally uncommon to fairly common. It resembles the closely related Carunculated Caracara and White-throated Caracara, but unlike those species, its chest is uniform black. Juveniles are far less distinctive than the red-faced pied adults, being overall brown with dull pinkish-grey facial skin.1
Taxonomy
Falconiformes > Falconidae (Falcons and Caracaras) > Falcons and Caracaras
Sightings
Relevant Sightings
- 10-19-2024 - Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Chile (Only Sighting)
Places Seen
- Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Chile
Media
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