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Crested Caracara

Crested Caracara

(Caracara plancus) - a bird of prey in the Falcon family. It is found in South America and the southern United States. It is an omnivorous scavenger, preferring...
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(Caracara plancus) - a bird of prey in the Falcon family. It is found in South America and the southern United States. It is an omnivorous scavenger, preferring carrion but will also eat virtually any animal, reptile, insect, fish or crab, as well as young birds. It will also steal from other birds. Seen at Woodside Wildlife Park.
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Canon EOS 5D Mark III

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Aperture 9/1 ISO 160 Shutter 1/640 Focal Length 300/1

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May, 2022

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