About the Mountain Caracara
The mountain caracara, 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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falcons and Caracaras (Falconidae) |
| Species | Daptrius megalopterus |
| Species Codes | moucar1, MOCA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mountain Caracara belong to?
The Mountain Caracara (Daptrius megalopterus) belongs to the Falcons and Caracaras family (Falconidae), in the order Falconiformes.
How can I identify the Mountain Caracara?
The mountain caracara, 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 carunculate...
Where can I report a Mountain Caracara sighting?
You can log sightings of Mountain Caracara on eBird (ebird.org) using species code moucar1, or on iNaturalist.
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