Caracara's by caribcolors

Willemstad - Netherlands Antilles The Crested Caracara has a body length of 19 - 23 inches, a 4-foot wingspan, and weighs 1 3/4 - 3 1/2 pounds. The bird’s weight varies greatly depending on where it lives. The Crested Caracara usually feeds on carrion, but they will take advantage of any food opportunity by eating small mammals, amphibians, reptiles, turtles, fish, crab, eggs, insects, worms, and nestling birds. Caracaras hunt live food on the ground or take food from other birds.

Uploaded: Feb, 20 2010 | Taken: Feb, 20 2010| Viewed: 26 times  | 4 votes Camera: NIKON CORPORATION | Model: NIKON D90 | Exposure 10/4000s | FLength: 500mm | SW: Paint Shop Pro Photo 12.00

porto - Feb, 21 2010 12:02am What a poser! Another great capture, Bea.