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carrapateiro

Milvago chimachima

Least Concern

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O carrapateiro (Milvago chimachima) está classificado como Pouco Preocupante (LC) na Lista Vermelha da IUCN. É um pequeno falconídeo que habita pastagens abertas, terras agrícolas e florestas da América Central e do Sul; distingue-se pela cabeça amarelado-esbranquiçada e pelo corpo acastanhado. Como necrófago, desempenha um papel importante no ecossistema.

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 (carrapateiro)

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 carrapateiro?

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

What is the conservation status of carrapateiro?

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

Where does carrapateiro live?

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

What family does carrapateiro belong to?

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

Is carrapateiro endangered?

No, carrapateiro (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 carrapateiro belong to?

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

What are the closest relatives of carrapateiro?

The closest relatives of carrapateiro in the genus Milvago include chimango.