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Crested Caracara
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Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Open country, cliffs, cities.
Diet: Birds, insects, mammals.
Best time to spot: Fast direct flight.
When to look
Check local eBird bar charts for timing in your state; range and season vary a lot across the US.
How rare is it?
The Crested Caracara sits in our Uncommon tier for the US: regular, but you usually need the right place or the right season. It belongs to the falcons and caracaras family.
Recent US sightings
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