Subfamily Polyborinae Phylum Chordata Rank Species | Scientific name Daptrius ater Higher classification Daptrius | |
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Genus DaptriusVieillot, 1816 Similar Red‑throated caracara, Falconidae, Lined forest falcon, Barred forest falcon, Forest falcon | ||
Black caracara daptrius ater
The black caracara (Daptrius ater) is a species of bird of prey in the Falconidae family. Its genus Daptrius is often considered monotypic today, though some also include the red-throated caracara otherwise separated in Ibycter.
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It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and heavily degraded former forests.
Black caracara
Description
It is all black except its legs and face which are red.
References
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