About the Yellow-headed Caracara
The yellow-headed caracara is a new-world bird of prey in the family Falconidae, of the Falconiformes order. It can be found in North America and South America, from Nicaragua to Uruguay.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falcons and Caracaras (Falconidae) |
| Species | Daptrius chimachima |
| Species Codes | yehcar1, YHCA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-headed Caracara belong to?
The Yellow-headed Caracara (Daptrius chimachima) belongs to the Falcons and Caracaras family (Falconidae), in the order Falconiformes.
How can I identify the Yellow-headed Caracara?
The yellow-headed caracara is a new-world bird of prey in the family Falconidae, of the Falconiformes order. It can be found in North America and South America, from Nicaragua to Uruguay....
Where can I report a Yellow-headed Caracara sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-headed Caracara on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yehcar1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Falconiformes
Order
65
Species in Family
20,099
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