Caracara cheriway cheriway

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:adult_plumage brown and streaked
black and white with yellow face
gptkbp:behavior aggressive towards intruders
often seen in pairs or small groups
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
gptkbp:calls_for harsh cawing sound
gptkbp:color black and white
dark brown and white
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Southern_Caracara
gptkbp:conservation_efforts protected in some areas
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_references featured in folklore and art
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of strength in some cultures
gptkbp:diet gptkb:product
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:egg_color white with brown spots
gptkbp:family gptkb:Falconidae
gptkbp:first_flight strong and direct
gptkbp:fledging_period 50-60 days
gptkbp:foraging_behavior scavenger
gptkbp:fossil_record related to ancient raptors
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Caracara
gptkbp:habitat open grasslands
grasslands and savannas
open areas with low vegetation
successful in zoos
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Caracara cheriway cheriway
gptkbp:hunting_technique patrols ground for food
gptkbp:incubation_period 28-30 days
gptkbp:interacts_with generally tolerant of humans
gptkbp:length 50-60 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 20 years
gptkbp:local_names Caracara, Caracara del Sur
gptkbp:mating_system monogamous
gptkbp:migration non-migratory
not migratory but may wander
gptkbp:nesting gptkb:railway_station
high in suitable habitats
scrapes on the ground
gptkbp:order gptkb:Falconiformes
gptkbp:predators small mammals
larger birds of prey
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Caracara_plancus
gptkbp:research often seen perched on posts
gptkbp:social_structure loose flocks
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Caracara_cheriway
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defends nesting area
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization loud and varied calls
gptkbp:weight 1.5-2.5 kg
gptkbp:wingspan 120 cm
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Northern_Caracara
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6