AnimaliaIUCN LCApproved Recent Sighting
Daptrius americanus
Red-throated Caracara
Boddaert, 1783
Detailed Texts Multi-lang
Medium-sized bird of prey, mostly black, with bright red bare facial skin and a white tail base.
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Taxonomy
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderFalconiformes
FamilyFalconidae
GenusDaptrius
Taxonomic AuthorityBoddaert, 1783
Ecology & Status
Origin
Native
Population Trend
Decreasing
Breeding Season
Year Round
Trophic Role
Omnivore
Recent Sightings
Yes
Habitat Summary Multi-lang
Humid tropical forests, gallery forests, and wooded areas near rivers in Central and South America.Behaviour Multi-lang
Highly social bird, lives in cooperative family groups.Social Activity Multi-lang
Very vocal and social, with cooperative hunting behaviors.Feeding Guild Multi-lang
Actively forages in the tree canopy and on the ground.Trophic Chain Details Multi-lang
Specialized omnivore: social insect larvae, fruits, carrion.Reproductive Behaviour Multi-lang
Cooperative breeding, with group members helping with rearing.Physical Measures
Length (cm)
50.0 - 56.0 cm
Weight (Grams)
400 g - 600 g
Offspring per cycle1 - 2
Sexual DimorphismNo
Lifespan
Sexual Maturity
2 - 3 Years
Gestation / Incubation
30 - 35
Lifespan Estimated
Males8 - 12 Years
Females8 - 12 Years
Evolutionary Adaptations Multi-lang
Unusual omnivorous diet for a falcon: consumes wasp larvae, fruits, and occasionally small vertebrates.
Main Threats Multi-lang
Deforestation and fragmentation of forest habitat due to agricultural and livestock expansion.
Interesting Facts Multi-lang
Often associated with tapirs, as it feeds on the parasites and larvae found on these animals.