Mountain Caracara

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Ecuador, and Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Aves (นก)

Order

Falconiformes (อันดับเหยี่ยวปีกแหลม)

Family

Falconidae

Genus

Phalcoboenus

Species

Phalcoboenus megalopterus (Mountain Caracara)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アンデスカラカラ

Chinese 山卡拉鷹

Spanish Caracara Montañero

French Caracara montagnard

German Bergkarakara

Portuguese carcará-andino

Russian Горная каракара

Similar Species in Phalcoboenus

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Carunculated Caracara

Phalcoboenus carunculatus

Least Concern

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Striated Caracara

Phalcoboenus australis

Near Threatened

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White-throated Caracara

Phalcoboenus albogularis

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mountain Caracara?

The scientific name of Mountain Caracara is Phalcoboenus megalopterus. It belongs to the genus Phalcoboenus.

What is the conservation status of Mountain Caracara?

Mountain Caracara (Phalcoboenus megalopterus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Mountain Caracara live?

Mountain Caracara is found in Distributed across Belgium, Ecuador, and Norway.. Countries include Belgium, Ecuador, Norway.

What family does Mountain Caracara belong to?

Mountain Caracara (Phalcoboenus megalopterus) belongs to the genus Phalcoboenus, which is part of the taxonomic family Falconidae.

Is Mountain Caracara endangered?

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

What kingdom does Mountain Caracara belong to?

Mountain Caracara (Phalcoboenus megalopterus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Mountain Caracara?

The closest relatives of Mountain Caracara in the genus Phalcoboenus include Carunculated Caracara, Striated Caracara, White-throated Caracara.