Crested Caracara

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:aircraft_operated up to 40 mph
gptkbp:behavior scavenger
gptkbp:breeding_behavior sometimes nests in colonies
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
gptkbp:call harsh cackling sound
gptkbp:captive_breeding successful in zoos
gptkbp:color black and white
gptkbp:coloration distinctive crest
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Crested_Caracara
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_representation featured in art and literature
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of strength
gptkbp:diet gptkb:carnivore
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:ecological_role scavenger in ecosystems
gptkbp:egg_color white with brown spots
gptkbp:family gptkb:Falconidae
gptkbp:fledging_period 50 to 60 days
gptkbp:flight_style soaring and gliding
gptkbp:foraging_behavior searches for food on ground
gptkbp:fossil_record ancient relatives found
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Caracara
gptkbp:habitat open grasslands
open areas with low vegetation
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Crested Caracara
gptkbp:hunting_technique opportunistic scavenger
gptkbp:incubation_period 28 to 30 days
gptkbp:length 50 to 65 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 20 years
gptkbp:mating_system monogamous
gptkbp:migration non-migratory
not migratory but dispersive.
gptkbp:native_range southern United States to South America
gptkbp:nest_material sticks and grass
gptkbp:nesting varies by region
ground or low trees
gptkbp:order gptkb:Falconiformes
gptkbp:population_trend gptkb:stable
gptkbp:predators larger birds of prey
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Southern_Caracara
gptkbp:research often seen on roadsides
gptkbp:research_interest behavioral studies
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Caracara_cheriway
gptkbp:social_behavior often seen in groups
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or in pairs
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Caracara_cheriway
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defends nesting area
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vision excellent eyesight
gptkbp:vocalization varied calls
gptkbp:weight 1.5 to 2.5 kg
gptkbp:wingspan 1.2 to 1.5 meters
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Pantanal_Wetlands
gptkb:Pantanal_Matogrossense_National_Park
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5