Crested Caracara

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Crested Caracara

Uploaded: January 14, 2010

Description


Though rather regal in appearance, the Crested Caracara happily consumes carrion, and the incongruity of this may strike some people as though they were watching someone in a tuxedo digging through a dumpster. Their preferred habitat is open, lowland countryside, pastures, savannas, river edges, and ranches. They may also be found in some forests and marshes. These birds reside in the southwestern United States and Florida, Central America, and South America. The common name, caracara, is what South Americans called the bird. It has been called Caracara Eagle, King Buzzard, Mexican Eagle, Audubon’s Caracara, and Mexican Buzzard. The caracara is the most terrestrial bird in the falcon group. It spends a great deal of time on the ground and is known for its voracious appetite.



Exif: F Number: 10, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/2500 seconds, Flash: Strobe return light not detected., ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 65.00 mm, Model: NIKON D200

Comments

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict January 14, 2010

Great animal image and capture here, Jim.

Dominick #1226906

Jack Gaskin January 14, 2010

Outstanding Shot.
Like how he's trained to just sit for awhile w/o getting skittish ... Or is the handler making him work for a piece of meat ???
Know they are becoming more common in central Florida the last few years.
Always enjoy the info.

Happy Shooting
Jack #8296167

Terri L. Scribner January 14, 2010

Terrific capture! #8296222

Amy M. Wilson January 14, 2010

Wonderful capture and pov, Jim! #8296264

Ken R. Frischkorn January 14, 2010

Beautiful photo with lovely color and clarity. #8297232

Hal Bambrick January 14, 2010

Very Nice Capture and Narrative Jim!!!!. #8297287

Tammy Espino January 14, 2010

What a gorgeous bird!!! Wonderful information about him too :) #8297629

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe January 14, 2010

Great capture of this beautiful bird, Jim. #8297903

Jane E. Kirn January 14, 2010

What an amazing B E A U T Y !!!!! Vivid, brilliant color. Wonderful shot Jim. #8298247

Cassie L. Woodlee February 05, 2010

Well deserved EP Jim wow beautiful capture!!! #8359694

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