Crested Caracara Landing
by Judi Dressler
Title
Crested Caracara Landing
Artist
Judi Dressler
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Crested Caracara landing on a branch in South Texas. This one circled above for a while, finally landing high on this perch, as if to survey his territory. There were quite a few of them, all circling something dead on the ground.
These colorful raptors are also scavengers and, like vultures, feed on carrion.
From Audubon: "Related to the typical falcons, but very different in shape and habits. The Crested Caracara is a strikingly patterned, broad-winged opportunist that often feeds on carrion. Aggressive, it may chase vultures away from road kills. Widespread in the American tropics, it enters our area only near the Mexican border and in Florida. 'Caracara' comes from a South American Indian name, based on the bird's call.."
Photo taken on October 7, 2017, near McAllen, Texas.
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Comments (34)
Mary Lynn Giacomini
Wow! Stunning capture of the Crested Caracara landing with it's wings outstretched. Gorgeous work Judi! Lf
Christopher James
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Christopher James
Congratulation.....your wonderful work has been featured in the 1000 Views on 1 Image Group l/f/p
Mary Lynn Giacomini
Great timing getting this shot ....superb eye clarity with incredible details! Great work Judi L/F
Kathy M Krause
Stunning capture and awesome timing Judi! Wow! Beautiful bird and love the excellent details you captured! L/F
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