Red-throated caracara
Ibycter americanus
The red-throated caracara (Ibycter americanus) is a social species of bird of prey in the family Falconidae.
About the Red-throated caracara
The red-throated caracara (Ibycter americanus) is a social species of bird of prey in the family Falconidae. It is placed in the monotypic genus Ibycter, or sometimes united in Daptrius with the black caracara. Unique among caracaras, it mainly feeds on the larvae of bees and wasps, but also takes the adult insects and fruits and berries. It is found from far southern Mexico through parts of Central and South America south to Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Fun Facts About Red-throated caracara
- Unique among caracaras, it mainly feeds on the larvae of bees and wasps, but also takes the adult insects and fruits and berries.
- The red-throated caracara (Ibycter americanus) is a social species of bird of prey in the family Falconidae.
- Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Conservation Status
The Red-throated caracara is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falconidae |
| Genus | Ibycter |
| Species | Ibycter americanus |
Range & Habitat
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