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Caracara quebrantahuesos

Caracara plancus

Least Concern

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El caracara carancho (Caracara plancus) está clasificado como Preocupación Menor (LC) en la Lista Roja de la UICN. Ampliamente distribuido y abundante en su rango, con poblaciones estables y sin problemas de conservación inmediatos.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Widely distributed across Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Venezuela).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇵🇱 Poland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Falconiformes (Falconiformes)

Species

Caracara plancus (Caracara quebrantahuesos)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ミナミカラカラ

Chinese 南美鳳頭卡拉鷹

Spanish Caracara quebrantahuesos

French Caracara huppé

German Schopfkarakara

Portuguese carcará

Russian Обыкновенная каракара

Similar Species in Caracara

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Carancho de Guadalupe

Caracara lutosa

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Caracara quebrantahuesos?

The scientific name of Caracara quebrantahuesos is Caracara plancus. It belongs to the genus Caracara.

What is the conservation status of Caracara quebrantahuesos?

Caracara quebrantahuesos (Caracara plancus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Caracara quebrantahuesos live?

Caracara quebrantahuesos is found in Widely distributed across Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Venezuela).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Norway, Poland, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States, Venezuela.

What family does Caracara quebrantahuesos belong to?

Caracara quebrantahuesos (Caracara plancus) belongs to the genus Caracara, which is part of the taxonomic family Falconidae.

Is Caracara quebrantahuesos endangered?

No, Caracara quebrantahuesos (Caracara plancus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Caracara quebrantahuesos belong to?

Caracara quebrantahuesos (Caracara plancus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Caracara quebrantahuesos?

The closest relatives of Caracara quebrantahuesos in the genus Caracara include Carancho de Guadalupe.