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Crested Caracara

Caracara plancus

Least Concern

About

Crested Caracara (Caracara plancus) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

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 (Crested Caracara)

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Crested Caracara?

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

What is the conservation status of Crested Caracara?

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

Where does Crested Caracara live?

Crested Caracara 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 Crested Caracara belong to?

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

Is Crested Caracara endangered?

No, Crested Caracara (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 Crested Caracara belong to?

Crested Caracara (Caracara plancus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of Crested Caracara?

The closest relatives of Crested Caracara in the genus Caracara include Guadalupe Caracara.