caracara
noun
ca·ra·ca·ra
ˌker-ə-ˈker-ə 
ˌka-rə-ˈka-rə;
ˌker-ə-kə-ˈrä
ˌka-rə-kə-ˈrä
: any of various large long-legged hawks found from the southern U.S. to South America that are classified with the falcons
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Within minutes, the wild striated caracaras noticed and began inspecting the puzzle boxes.
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Grrlscientist, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023
In the summer months, caracaras can feed on seabird colonies.
—Darren Incorvaia, New York Times, 20 Nov. 2023
Curiosity and ingenuity could help a hungry caracara find a meal in lean times.
—Darren Incorvaia, New York Times, 20 Nov. 2023
The striking similarities in behaviors between the two species made the scientists wonder whether striated caracaras might be capable of solving puzzle boxes to obtain a food reward as Goffin’s cockatoos can do.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023
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Grrlscientist, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023
In the summer months, caracaras can feed on seabird colonies.
—Darren Incorvaia, New York Times, 20 Nov. 2023
Curiosity and ingenuity could help a hungry caracara find a meal in lean times.
—Darren Incorvaia, New York Times, 20 Nov. 2023
The striking similarities in behaviors between the two species made the scientists wonder whether striated caracaras might be capable of solving puzzle boxes to obtain a food reward as Goffin’s cockatoos can do.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023
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“Caracara.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caracara. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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