Crested caracara birds courting in Texas, USA
Crested caracara birds courting in Texas, USA (© Alan Murphy/Minden Pictures)
Love At First Flight
The crested caracara is no stranger to spring fever. This member of the falcon family loudly makes its intentions known, throwing its head back with guttural calls and cackling cries to attract a partner. Couples are loyal to each other and to their home, mating for life and returning yearly to the same nesting site and even the same tree.
© Alan Murphy/Minden Pictures