Yellow-headed Caracara

Caracaras, Falcons 👁 174 views Updated 2026-11-01

Yellow-headed Caracara (<em>Daptrius chimachima</em>) is a species of Caracaras, Falcons (<em>Falconidae</em>) in the order Falcons and Allies.

Overview

Yellow-headed Caracara (Daptrius chimachima) is a species of Caracaras, Falcons (Falconidae) in the order Falcons and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Daptrius; binomial: Daptrius chimachima; authority: (Vieillot, 1816).

Distribution

Breeding range: Middle America and South America.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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