There are quite a few species of caracara. They are all birds of prey and mostly live in Central and South America (they also reach the southern US). I’ve seen the northern crested caracara quite a few times in Texas and Florida. This is the southern crested caracara, also simply called the southern caracara. I was on Carcass Island in the Falkland Islands photographing elephant seals when this guy turned my way. Nikon D800 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 400, f/6.3 at 1/640th of a second
What a beautiful bird and so nicely captured by your camera, Sean! There is something special about the way the grasses appear to hug this bird. Love the mix of green and brown hues.
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There are quite a few species of caracara. They are all birds of prey and mostly live in Central and South America (they also reach the southern US). I’ve seen the northern crested caracara quite a few times in Texas and Florida. This is the southern crested caracara, also simply called the southern caracara. I was on Carcass Island in the Falkland Islands photographing elephant seals when this guy turned my way.
What a beautiful bird and so nicely captured by your camera, Sean! There is something special about the way the grasses appear to hug this bird. Love the mix of green and brown hues.
I will,be on the look out for this handsome fellow in Floeida such a natural setting in photo for him
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Handsome bird!
great pic. , great back back ground also. )