One of 3 birds hunting in the tall grass within in 20 feet of the road we were traveling on. This species is one that lives in the high Andes in Ecuador and Southern Columbia. It is separated from other species of this raptor by the striking plumage pattern and orange face.
Carunculated Caracara
Country Ecuador
Location Antisana National Park, Napo Province, Ecuador.
Gender Unknown
Age Adult
Activity Hunting
- Created Timestamp10/02/2024 16:54:37
- CameraNIKON D850
- Aperture9
- Focal Length360
- Iso640
- Shutter Speed1/250
I’ve never heard of this particular type of Caracara. Thanks for sharing the pic with us.