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Yellow-headed Caracara

Milvago chimachima

Least Concern

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Yellow-headed Caracara (Milvago chimachima) 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.

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

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Aves (นก)

Order

Falconiformes (อันดับเหยี่ยวปีกแหลม)

Species

Milvago chimachima (Yellow-headed Caracara)

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 Yellow-headed Caracara?

The scientific name of Yellow-headed Caracara is Milvago chimachima. It belongs to the genus Milvago.

What is the conservation status of Yellow-headed Caracara?

Yellow-headed Caracara (Milvago chimachima) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Yellow-headed Caracara live?

Yellow-headed Caracara is found in Distributed across Belgium, Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Yellow-headed Caracara belong to?

Yellow-headed Caracara (Milvago chimachima) belongs to the genus Milvago, which is part of the taxonomic family Falconidae.

Is Yellow-headed Caracara endangered?

No, Yellow-headed Caracara (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 Yellow-headed Caracara belong to?

Yellow-headed Caracara (Milvago chimachima) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Yellow-headed Caracara?

The closest relatives of Yellow-headed Caracara in the genus Milvago include Chimango Caracara.