The Introduction Article is just the first of 11 articles in each species account that provide life history information for the species. The remaining articles provide detailed information regarding distribution, migration, habitat, diet, sounds, behavior, breeding, current population status and conservation.
Written and continually updated by acknowledged experts on each species, Birds of North America accounts include a comprehensive bibliography of published research on the species. Distribution of Crested Caracara C. This species is also resident throughout much of South America.
It is a rare and local resident in Cuba and southwestern Louisiana. See Distribution for details. Adult Caracara has a white neck with fine barring or spotting where it meets the black lower breast. Overall, adults are blackish year-round above, though when worn older feathers can appear brownish.
Facial skin color changes from bright orange-red to yellowish depending on the bird's activity and disposition. Birds of La Plata.
Volume 1. Close Hudson Called ignoble, miserable, and aggressive, yet also dashing, stately, and noble, this medium-sized raptor, with its bold black-and-white plumage and bright yellow-orange face and legs, is easily recognizable as it perches conspicuously on a high point in the landscape.
