Caracara plancus
South Texas, central Florida, and southeastern Arizona. Black and white, with an orange face, often on the ground.
What does a crested caracara look like?
Black and white, with an orange face, often on the ground.
What sign does it leave?
Walks, but the face identifies it.
Droppings
Whitewash at a perch. Do not handle droppings.
Where you find it
South Texas, central Florida, and southeastern Arizona.
This page is a field guide, not a permit to approach wildlife. If a bird is injured, call a local wildlife rehabilitator.
Often confused with a turkey vulture. All animal identification pages.