Talk:Crested caracara

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According to the German and English Wikipedia article on Falconidae, they are not considered Birds of Prey any more, as recent DNA studies showed that they are more closely related to parrots. The bird of prey like features resulted from convergent evolution. How confirmed is that? Perhaps the reference to bird of prey should be removed.

2800:300:6241:5500:0:0:0:2 (talk) 17:21, 26 August 2020 (UTC)WJ[reply]

Separation of species[edit]

This article appears out of date. Most authorities now recognize two species: Crested Caracara (Caracara cheriway) with three subspecies, pallidus, audubonii and cheriway; and Southern Caracara (Caracara plancus) (monotypic). Ptilinopus (talk) 11:42, 24 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, Ptilinopus - you are most welcome to update the article per WP:PAG, paying close attention to WP:RS. Happy editing! Atsme 💬 📧 11:56, 24 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

I’m not experienced in major editing, which in this case would involve a new article, changes to referrals, etc. It will need to done by those with the skills. My area is taxonomy. Thanks. Ptilinopus (talk) 07:35, 25 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Caracara (genus) and related discussion on WP:Birds indicates that the current article is what Ornithological groups use, eg one single species for the extant caracaras.--Kev min § 16:26, 25 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

In media[edit]

The species is mentioned in the film "Terror Birds" (2016) at about 8m. (Also referred to as "Mexican Eagle".) Drsruli (talk) 04:33, 9 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Featured picture scheduled for POTD[edit]

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The crested caracara (Caracara plancus), also known as the Mexican eagle, is a bird of prey in the family Falconidae. It is found throughout Central and South America, with a maximum range extending north to Minnesota and south to Tierra del Fuego. A bold, opportunistic raptor, it is often seen walking around on the ground looking for food. It mainly feeds on the carcasses of dead animals, but steals food from other raptors, raids bird and reptile nests, and takes live prey if the possibility arises. This adult crested caracara was photographed in the Serra da Canastra National Park, Brazil.

Photograph credit: Andreas Trepte

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