Carcará

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    O carcará (nome científico: Caracara plancus) é uma espécie de ave de rapina da Ordem Falconiformes, Família Falconidae. Mede cerca de 50 a 60 cm de comprimento (da cabeça à cauda) e sua envergadura varia em torno de 123 cm. Habita o centro e o sul da América do Sul. Também é conhecido pelos nomes: caracará, carancho, caranjo, caracaraí e gavião-de-queimada. Taxonomicamente, o carcará não é uma águia, mas um parente distante dos falcões.

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    About Carcará

    Carcará is a tropical bird of prey from the Falconiformes order, Falconidae family. It measures about 50 to 60 cm in length and has a wingspan of around 123 cm. It inhabits the central and southern regions of South America. It is also known as caracará, carancho, caranjo, caracaraí, and gavião-de-queimada. Despite its common name, taxonomically, carcará is not an eagle, but a distant relative of falcons.

    Carcará's Area of Expertise

    Carcará is an expert in soaring through the skies, hunting for prey, and adapting to various environments in South America. It is known for its unique appearance, with a bare face and a hooked beak, making it a fascinating subject for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.

    A random fact that I love is...

    I am not just a bird, but a symbol of resilience and adaptability. Despite not being a true eagle, I have earned the nickname 'eagle-like falcon' due to my impressive size and hunting skills.