Chimango Caracara Phalcoboenus chimango
(aka Milvago chimango)
Chimango Caracara, near Cassino, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, August 2004 - click for larger image The Chimango Caracara is distributed in south-central and southern South America including the extreme south-east of Brazil. It is found in a large variety of open habitats including agricultural land where it follows the plough in large groups.
Chimango Caracara, Taim, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, August 2004 - click for larger image It is the commonest raptor in its area and can be identified in flight by its pale rump and the distinctive pale "windows" on the wings. It has a yellowish bill and some pinkish bare facial skin.

It feeds on carrion and a wide variety of small wild prey including frogs as you can see in the 5th photo.

Chimango Caracara, Taim, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, August 2004 - click for larger image
Chimango Caracara, Barra do Quaraí, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, August 2004 - click for larger image
Chimango Caracara, Barra do Quaraí, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, August 2004 - click for larger image
Chimango Caracara, Concon, Chile, November 2005 - click for larger image
Chimango Caracara, Puyehue N.P., Chile, November 2005 - click for larger image
Chimango Caracara, Cajon del Maipo, Chile, January 2007 - click for larger image
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