Crested caracaras, Texas, USA
Crested caracaras, Texas, USA (© Alan Murphy/Minden Pictures)
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Found in the southern United States through Central and South America, the crested caracara is a member of the falcon family and makes its intentions loudly known, throwing its head back with rasping 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