Crested caracara
By: D. H. Ellis, D.G. Smith, W.H. Whaley, and Catherine H. Ellis
Edited by: Richard L. Glinski, Beth Giron Pendleton, Mary Beth Moss, Maurice N.= LeFranc Jr., Brian A. Millsap, and Stephen W. Hoffman
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Abstract
The crested caracara's range extends from the southern United States south to Tierra del Fuego. Although the caracara has been recorded in all of the southwestern states, it occurs regularly only in southern Arizona and central, southern and coastal Texas. Its distribution is closely linked to the availability of carrion. Throughout its range, thecaracara is associated with open habitats such as desertscrub, grassland and savanna. Nesting pairs usually produce one brood each breeding season, which extends from December through August. Eggs are laid from March into early June and clutch size averages two to three eggs. Young fledge in June and July and may remain with the adults for several weeks. Management recommendations for the crested caracara include clarifying its status in the Southwest. using supplemental feeding and modifying habitats to encourage recolonization of previously occupied areas and movement into new areas.
Suggested Citation
Ellis, D.H., Smith, D., Whaley, W., Ellis, C.H., 1988, Crested caracara, chap. of Proceedings of the Southwest Raptor Management Symposium and Workshop. , p. 119-126.
| Publication type | Book chapter |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Book Chapter |
| Title | Crested caracara |
| Series number | 11 |
| Year Published | 1988 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | National Wildlife Federation. |
| Contributing office(s) | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |
| Description | 395 |
| Larger Work Type | Book |
| Larger Work Subtype | Other Government Series |
| Larger Work Title | Proceedings of the Southwest Raptor Management Symposium and Workshop. |
| First page | 119 |
| Last page | 126 |