Black Caracara

Daptrius ater

The black caracara is a bird of prey in the family Falconidae that is found in Amazonian and French Guianan lowlands, mainly occurring along rivers. It was formerly the only species placed in the genus Daptrius but based on genetic studies the genus now includes species that were formerly placed in the genera Milvago and Phalcoboenus.

Scientific name

Daptrius ater

Family

Falcons and Caracaras

IUCN status

LC