About the Red-throated Caracara
The red-throated caracara is a social species of bird of prey in the family Falconidae. It is placed in the monotypic genus Ibycter, or sometimes united in Daptrius with the black caracara. Unique among caracaras, it mainly feeds on the larvae of bees and wasps, but also takes the adult insects and fruits and berries.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falcons and Caracaras (Falconidae) |
| Species | Ibycter americanus |
| Species Codes | retcar2, RTCA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-throated Caracara belong to?
The Red-throated Caracara (Ibycter americanus) belongs to the Falcons and Caracaras family (Falconidae), in the order Falconiformes.
How can I identify the Red-throated Caracara?
The red-throated caracara is a social species of bird of prey in the family Falconidae. It is placed in the monotypic genus Ibycter, or sometimes united in Daptrius with the black caracara. Unique among caracaras, it mainly feeds on the larvae of bees and wasps, but also takes the adult insects and ...
Where can I report a Red-throated Caracara sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-throated Caracara on eBird (ebird.org) using species code retcar2, or on iNaturalist.
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