The southern caracara, or southern crested caracara is a raptor in the falcon family that lives in central to southern South America. I photographed this one on Carcass Island in the Falkland Islands. These guys are opportunistic hunters, feeding on carcasses, stealing prey from other raptors, raiding nests, and only occasionally capturing their own live prey. Nikon D800 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 400, f/6.3 at 1/640th of a second
Seems to have an amenable air about him for a vulture. I think it may be the hairdo and ‘beard’ that makes him look more pleasant than say a turkey or black vulture.
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The southern caracara, or southern crested caracara is a raptor in the falcon family that lives in central to southern South America. I photographed this one on Carcass Island in the Falkland Islands. These guys are opportunistic hunters, feeding on carcasses, stealing prey from other raptors, raiding nests, and only occasionally capturing their own live prey.
Wow – really nice, Sean! Beautiful hues in this image and I love the apparent low angle from which you took the photo of this spectacular specimen.
nice hairdo.
Great picture in natural environment
Aunt Sue
—– A haughty raptor
—– Fearless of earth and sky seeks
—– Opportunity.
Seems to have an amenable air about him for a vulture. I think it may be the hairdo and ‘beard’ that makes him look more pleasant than say a turkey or black vulture.