About the Chimango Caracara
The chimango caracara, also known as chimango or tiuque, is a species of bird of prey in the family Falconidae, the falcons and caracaras. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay, as a vagrant on the Falkland Islands and has been introduced on Rapa Nui.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falcons and Caracaras (Falconidae) |
| Species | Daptrius chimango |
| Species Codes | chicar1, CHCA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chimango Caracara belong to?
The Chimango Caracara (Daptrius chimango) belongs to the Falcons and Caracaras family (Falconidae), in the order Falconiformes.
How can I identify the Chimango Caracara?
The chimango caracara, also known as chimango or tiuque, is a species of bird of prey in the family Falconidae, the falcons and caracaras. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay, as a vagrant on the Falkland Islands and has been introduced on Rapa Nui....
Where can I report a Chimango Caracara sighting?
You can log sightings of Chimango Caracara on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chicar1, or on iNaturalist.
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