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ML201859821 IBC 1560390
Contributor
Robert Humphries Media from this contributor Profile
Date
Location
Carcass Island
Falkland Islands (Malvinas), Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
Media from this location Illustrated Checklist- Age
- Not specified
- Sex
- Not specified
Media notes
An adult Striated Caracara preening then jumping when startled. The Striated Caracara (Phalcoboenus australis) is known as the Johnny Rook by Falklanders. They are more abundant on the Falklands than in Tierra del Fuego, and scavenge carrion, mainly sheep and dead birds, and human refuse. Striated Caracaras are also predators, and often hang around cormorant and penguin rookeries, looking for an opportunity to steal eggs or chicks. Striated Caracaras are bold, allowing close approach by people. This adult Striated Caracara was perched rocks on the beach near Carcass Island Lodge preening when something startled it. It settled down again after a short while. Elevation: 6 m. Date added to IBC: February 5, 2019.
Collection
Internet Bird Collection (IBC)
Technical information
- Camera
- Microphone
- Accessories
- Original file size
- 77.43 MB