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pigua

Milvago chimachima

Least Concern

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About

El caracara chimachima (Milvago chimachima) está clasificado como Preocupación Menor (LC) en la Lista Roja de la UICN. Es un pequeño falcónido que habita pastizales abiertos, tierras de cultivo y bosques de América Central y del Sur; se distingue por su cabeza amarillento-blanquecina y su cuerpo pardusco. Como carroñero, desempeña un papel importante en el ecosistema.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Falconiformes (Falconiformes)

Species

Milvago chimachima (pigua)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese キバラカラカラ

Chinese 黃頭叫鷹

Spanish pigua

French Caracara à tête jaune

German Gelbkopfkarakara

Portuguese carrapateiro

Russian Химахима

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of pigua?

The scientific name of pigua is Milvago chimachima. It belongs to the genus Milvago.

What is the conservation status of pigua?

pigua (Milvago chimachima) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does pigua live?

pigua is found in Distributed across Belgium, Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does pigua belong to?

pigua (Milvago chimachima) belongs to the genus Milvago, which is part of the taxonomic family Falconidae.

Is pigua endangered?

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

What kingdom does pigua belong to?

pigua (Milvago chimachima) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of pigua?

The closest relatives of pigua in the genus Milvago include Caracara chimango.