Known locally as the “Mexican buzzard,” the Crested caracara harnesses the raptor traits of a bald eagle and the scavenging traits of a vulture. But, it is actually a Falcon family member!
Here, a shaggy feathered bird fluffs itself while perched on a narrow branch in the Rio Grande valley of Texas.
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Crested Caracara – The Mexican Buzzard was last modified: June 5th, 2018 by