About the Guadalupe Caracara
The Guadalupe caracara or mourning caracara is an extinct bird of prey belonging to the falcon family (Falconidae). It was, together with the closely related crested caracara, formerly placed in the genus Polyborus. It was also known as the quelili or the calalie.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falcons and Caracaras (Falconidae) |
| Species | Caracara lutosa |
| Species Codes | guacar2, GUCA |
| Conservation | extinct |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Guadalupe Caracara belong to?
The Guadalupe Caracara (Caracara lutosa) belongs to the Falcons and Caracaras family (Falconidae), in the order Falconiformes.
How can I identify the Guadalupe Caracara?
The Guadalupe caracara or mourning caracara is an extinct bird of prey belonging to the falcon family (Falconidae). It was, together with the closely related crested caracara, formerly placed in the genus Polyborus. It was also known as the quelili or the calalie....
Where can I report a Guadalupe Caracara sighting?
You can log sightings of Guadalupe Caracara on eBird (ebird.org) using species code guacar2, or on iNaturalist.
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