Striated Caracara

About the Striated Caracara
Also known as: Johnny Rook, Forest's Caracara, Forster's Caracara
Striated Caracara

The Striated Caracara is a medium-sized bird of prey related to falcons. They are found in Tierra del Fuego and in the Falkland Islands, where they are most abundant. In the Falklands, they are known as Johnny Rooks.

Though a type of falcon, Striated Caracaras behave more like vultures; they feed by scavenging on carrion or refuse.

Though the current population trend is stable, the Striated Caracara has a conservation status of near threatened. This is due to low population numbers resulting from past persecution by humans.

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