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	Crested Caracara
		The Crested Caracara usually feeds on carrion, but they will take advantage of any food opportunity by eating small mammals, amphibians, reptiles, turtles, fish, crab, eggs, insects, worms, and nestling birds.
		The common name, caracara, is what South Americans called the bird and probably imitates the sound of the bird.
		The caracara is the most terrestrial bird in the falcon group.
	www.peregrinefund.org /Explore_Raptors/falcons/crstcara.html (298 words)

	AudubonÕs Crested Caracara in Florida
		The number of Florida caracaras is believed to have undergone a substantial decline from the early historic level in the 1950's and 1960's (Layne in press), with the total state population estimated at 250 in the early 1950's (Sprunt 1954) and fewer than 100 birds in the late 1960's (Heinzman 1970).
		Caracaras were documented in 20 counties in central peninsular Florida, with most locations in the same 5-county area as in the earlier years.
		Although the range of Audubon's crested caracara in Florida appears to have remained unchanged for the past 60 years and numbers have been stable over at least the past 20 years, the future status of the population is still of concern.
	biology.usgs.gov /s%2Bt/noframe/b288.htm (1020 words)

	Crested Caracara -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-05)
		The Crested Caracara, Polyborus plancus (or Caracara cheriway according to the (Click link for more info and facts about AOU) AOU), is a (Any of numerous carnivorous birds that hunt and kill other animals) bird of prey in the family Falconidae.
		The neck, rump, and conspicuous wing patches are white, and the tail is white with fl barring and a broad terminal band.
		The Crested Caracara is a national symbol of (A Republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810) Mexico and appears on the (Click link for more info and facts about Mexican coat of arms) Mexican coat of arms and flag.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/c/cr/crested_caracara.htm (426 words)

	CAPTURE METHODS FOR CRESTED CARACARAS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-05)
		Since caracaras remain wary of the Q-net, however, extreme care must be taken with the setuprathe observer must be completely hidden, vegetation that could hinder proper net release must be removed, and the tripwire must be covered with grass or soil.
		Because caracaras are territorial and act aggressively toward an intruding adult caracara near their active nest, we developed a successful capture method that exploits this behavior.
		Audubon's Crested Caracara (Caracara plancus audubonii; hereafter, caracara) is a unique raptor/scavenger that reaches the northern limit of its distribution along the southern border of the United States.
	elibrary.unm.edu /sora/JFO/v067n04/p0630-p0636.html (4576 words)

	North American Raptors: Crested Caracara (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-05)
		The Crested Caracara is usually grouped with falcons for it is a member of Falconidae; however, we chose to group the raptors by name and not family.
		Although many have not heard of the Crested Caracara, it is in actuality the natural emblem of Mexico (hence the name Mexican Eagle) and also is called "Audubon's Caracara".
		The Caracara is the largest of the falcons of North America, being 20-25 inches long and having a wingspan of up to 48 inches.
	library.thinkquest.org /18166/crested_caracara.html (264 words)

	Collier County : AUDUBON'S CRESTED CARACARA (Polyborus plancus audubonii) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-05)
		Caracaras form a small, aberrant group related to typical falcons but resembling vultures in some of their characteristics and habits.
		In Florida, the caracara is largely restricted to the prairie areas of the south-central peninsular region, although it has been recorded as far south in the state as Monroe County and as far north as Nassau County.
		The caracara is the only North American representative of the group, and the Florida population is of particular interest because of its extreme isolation from the main portion of the species' range.
	www.colliergov.net /Index.aspx?page=373 (878 words)

	The Crested Caracara
		Some Caracara behaviors are easily understood, such as their patrolling for road kills in the early morning before the vultures have yet taken wing.
		Our Crested Caracara was formerly considered endemic as far south as Tierra del Fuego, but a former subspecies occurring south of the Amazon has recently been accorded full species status as the Southern Caracara (C. plancus).
		Caracaras in the wild are both sedentary and long-lived, the birds learning to exploit the varied food resources within their large territories.
	www.saaudubon.org /articles/CrestedCaracara.html (776 words)

	Crested Caracara (Polyborus plancus): Fact Sheet (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-05)
		Caracaras can be identified by their long yellow legs, and their large, hooked, bluish bill.
		The breeding season for caracaras is from January to March, and the usual clutch being two or three eggs.
		The Crested Caracara is the National bird of Mexico.
	www.animals-online.be /birds/crested_caracara.html (144 words)

	KLEPTOPARASITISM AND OTHER INTERACTIONS OF CRESTED CARACARA IN THE CAPE REGION, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-05)
		A displacement was considered "win" when a caracara successfully displaced an individual of the same or different species from the feeding source (i.e., carcass); and "lose" when the attempt to displace- ment was unsuccessful.
		Crested Caracara Immature Adult Species Win Lose Win Lose Turkey Vulture 1 3 11 2 Harris Hawk a 0 0 1 1 Crested Caracara immature 2 2 2 0 adult 8 2 3 2 Total 11 7 17 5 Interactions occurring one at field crop, and the other one near to a henhouse.
		Crested Caracara (Polyborus plancus) was observed kleptoparasitizing individuals of the same and different raptor species at the Cape Region, Baja California Sur, Mexico during January-October 1990.
	elibrary.unm.edu /sora/JFO/v063n02/p0177-p0180.html (2236 words)

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		The nearest documented record of a crested caracara to South Dakota was in Wyoming at Yellowstone National Park in 1984.
		Crested caracaras are considered a diet generalist and are quite opportunistic in their choice of food.
		Caracaras are known to actively use their feet to paw through dirt or overturn cattle dung searching for insects.
	www.r6.fws.gov /lacreek/caracara.htm (627 words)

	Wildlife Viewing - Species Spotlight - Crested Caracara
		Crested Caracara is a resident of the prairies and range lands of south-central Florida.
		A member of the falcon family, the caracara is a strong flier but spends a lot of time on the ground, scratching or digging for insects, or hunting around shallow ponds or marshes for turtles, snakes, frogs or fish.
		At one time, caracaras were common in the prairies of central Florida, but their numbers declined as favored habitat was converted to housing developments, citrus groves and improved pastures.
	www.floridaconservation.org /viewing/species/crstcaracara.htm (262 words)

	Cara Cara (Crested)
		Although the cere of the Crested Caracara is red, it is reputed to turn yellow when the bird becomes startled.
		The mating cry of the Crested Caracara involves the male throwing his head backward to attract a female in addition to territorial fighting.
		In about four weeks, the eggs hatch and young Crested Caracaras remain in the nest of their parents until they are between eight and 12 weeks of age.
	www.customfalconry.com /caracara.htm (519 words)

	Adopt-a-Bird - Crested Caracara (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-05)
		The Crested Caracara is a large, long-legged bird, 20-25 inches in length, with a wingspread of 48-50 inches.
		Identified by a fl crest, bare red face, white throat, wing tips and tail base, this bird also exhibits a fl band at the tip of the tail and flaps its wings almost constantly while in flight.
		Declining in Florida, the Caracara is found only in the open country and prairies from north of Lake Okeechobee to Kissimmee.
	www.adoptabird.org /cc.html (259 words)

	Crested Caracara (Caracara cheriway)
		The Crested Caracara will often feed on snakes, lizards, and other live prey, but it will readily feed on carrion as well.
		Crested Caracaras have a raspy, grunting vocalization when they are in contact with one another.
		A caracara with wings spread wide as it prepares to land on the ground in April, 2002.
	www.greglasley.net /caracara.html (568 words)

	Crested Caracara Species Account - Florida Breeding Bird Atlas
		The Crested Caracara is one of Florida's most spectacular avian specialties.
		Caracaras are a small, aberrant group in the family Falconidae, with a largely Neotropical distribution.
		In Florida, Crested Caracaras are found in open grassland habitats formerly native prairie but currently mainly improved rangeland.
	wld.fwc.state.fl.us /bba/CRCA.htm (465 words)

	Crested Caracara Species Account - Florida Breeding Bird Atlas (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-05)
		The Crested Caracara is one of Florida's most spectacular avian specialties.
		Caracaras are a small, aberrant group in the family Falconidae, with a largely Neotropical distribution.
		In Florida, Crested Caracaras are found in open grassland habitats formerly native prairie but currently mainly improved rangeland.
	www.wildflorida.org /bba/CRCA.htm (465 words)

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		The caracara is not a woodland bird and is seldom seen in the pines and still more rarely in the cypress country (06).
		The caracara is highly opportunistic in its feeding habits, eating carrion, capturing live prey, and harassing vultures until they disgorge their meals.
		Despite protective laws caracaras are still being killed in the erroneous belief that they are predators on newborn calves or because their large size and conspicuousness make them tempting targets for vandals (01,04,05).
	fwie.fw.vt.edu /WWW/esis/lists/e104014.htm (2081 words)

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		Although many have not heard of the Crested Caracara, it is the national emblem of Mexico (hence the name Mexican Eagle).
		The Caracara rarely soars and on the pampas it flies to groves of trees to roost.
		Caracaras are partial to dead or dying fish and known to bring many small mud turtles to their nest.
	www.suite101.com /print_article.cfm/1725/17068 (1015 words)

	Caracaras & Falcons (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-05)
		Our Crested Caracara is a broad-winged, slow-flying scavenger, often competing with vultures at road kills and other carcasses.
		The Crested Caracara has a fl-brown body, white neck and throat, red-orange face, fl head and long yellow legs; it has round wings and lacks the speed of falcons; its flight is direct and noisy.
		The Caracara is adapted for walking and hunting on the ground.
	www.desertmuseum.org /books/nhsd_caracaras_falcons.html (894 words)

	Crested Caracara - Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota
		The crested caracara is also known as the southern caracara, common caracara, and Mexican eagle.
		In scientific classification, the caracaras are grouped with falcons, although they share few, if any, of their visible physical and behavioral characteristics.
		In South America there is wide overlap with the chimango (Milvago chimango) and slight overlap in the mountains with caracaras of the Phalcoboenus genus, and there may be confusion among the immatures.
	www.raptor.cvm.umn.edu /raptor/info/Caracara.html (779 words)

	Crested Caracara (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-05)
		The Crested Caracara, Polyborus plancus, is a birdof prey in the family Falconidae.
		The Crested Caracara is a resident breeder in most of South and Central America, just reaching the southernmost parts of the USA, particularly Florida, where it is resident butlisted as threatened.
		The Crested Caracara is omnivorous, and will eat reptiles, amphibians and other small animals as well as carrion.
	www.therfcc.org /crested-caracara-320858.html (215 words)

	The Crested Caracara is one of Texas’ most distinctive birds (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-05)
		Caracaras nest in clumps of vegetation in otherwise open areas.
		Young birds can be separated from the adults by their browner (as opposed to fl) back coloration, buffy neck, breast and undertail (as opposed to white) and the lack of horizontal barring.
		Morrison, J.L. Crested Caracara (Caracara plancus) In The Birds of North America, No. 249 (A poole and F Gill eds.).
	www.brazoriacountybirding.com /Frontpage%20article/CRCA.htm (544 words)

	Nearctica - Natural History - Birds of Eastern North America - Falconidae - Crested Caracara (Caracara plancus)
		Breeding Range (see map below): The Crested Caracara is resident in the extreme southern United States from Florida in the east, westward along the Gulf Coast to southeastern Texas and southern New Mexico and Arizona.
		Habitat: The Crested Caracara is found in a variety of open habitats including scrublands with cactic and palms, savannas, and prairies.
		Behavior: The Crested Caracara is primarily a carrion eater.
	www.nearctica.com /birds/hawks/Cplancus.htm (277 words)

	Friends of Saguaro National Park - About Saguaro National Park: Crested Caracara
		The Caracara is a bird of prey in the family Falconidae.
		Unlike the Falco falcons in the same family, the caracaras are not fast-flying aerial hunters, but are rather sluggish and often scavengers.
		The Crested Caracara is omnivorous, and will eat reptiles, amphibians and other small animals as well as carrion.
	www.friendsofsaguaro.org /caracara-crested.html (320 words)

	caracara
		Taxonomy now seems to be hovering between the use of Caracara plancus and Caracara cheriway.
		Diet: Caracaras both scavenge and kill prey, spending a large part of their time wandering on the ground.
		Conservation: Though Caracaras are largely scavengers, habitat loss by building is a threat.
	biology-web.nmsu.edu /nish/biology550/Crested%20Caracara.htm (545 words)

	Crested Caracara (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-05)
		The Crested Caracara is a falcon with the ways of a vulture.
		The Crested Caracara has been called the "four-point bird" because it shows white at all four points in flight, head, tail, and wingtips.
		There is a fl terminal band on the tail, and it has a fl shaggy crest on a white head and neck.
	thor.prohosting.com /bjgeiger/birds/Bhtm/Caracara.html (130 words)

	UF/IFAS Okeechobee County Extension Service
		Crested caracaras have a light colored neck and a white throat, with dark brown feathers on the wings, back and belly.
		Caracaras may occasionally soar like eagles, but they are more often seen flapping their wings almost constantly when in flight.
		The crested caracara lives in Florida north and west of Lake Okeechobee.
	okeechobee.ifas.ufl.edu /News%20columns/Caracara.htm (846 words)

	Audubon Adopt-a-Bird - Cracker, a Crested Caracara
		Cracker, a male Crested Caracara, was admitted to Audubon's National Center for Birds of Prey as a juvenile in April of 2000.
		Caracaras use their long legs to scratch at the ground looking for insects in a behavior known as "bugging." It's a comical sight and at first glance, one may think they are watching a giant chicken rather than a regal bird of prey.
		Caracaras are scavengers and share the trait of roadside feeding with vultures.
	www.adoptabird.org /cracker.html (509 words)

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