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Striated Caracara
Phalcoboenus australis
- Not Evaluated
- Data Deficient
- Least Concern
- Near Threatened
- Vulnerable
- Endangered
- Critically Endangered
- Extinct in the Wild
- Extinct
A bird of prey, the Striated Caracara can be found on the Falkland Islands. Most comfortable settled along rugged cliffs and rocky ledges, the Striated Caracara is a scavenger, feeding largely off dead seabirds and sheep. Resourceful, super smart and an expert flier, this bird can achieve speeds of up to 60 kph.
Native Range → |
Argentina, Chile and Falkland Islands |
Natural Habitat → |
Open lowlands, low coastal mountains and rocky coasts |
Diet → |
Scavenger, dead seabirds and chicks, insects, eggs and lambs |
Life Expectancy → |
Unknown in the wild. Up to 30 years in zoos |
Breeding → |
1-4 eggs from a 1 month incubation period |
Group Name → |
Flock |
Active Hours → |
During the day |
Threats → |
Loss of habitat, persecution |
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