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Yellow-Headed Caracara

Milvago chimachima

Description:

Omnivorous, feeds mainly parasites of cattle and horses such as ticks and grubs, and caterpillars, termites, dead animals, debris, droppings and fruit.

Habitat:

It inhabits grasslands, grasslands with scattered trees, towns and neighborhoods of road borders.

Notes:

The Tick-is often found on cattle farms, with which members live, removing these ticks and grubs.

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LeonardoMB
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LeonardoMB

São José do Rio Pardo, Brazil

Spotted on Dec 29, 2012
Submitted on Dec 29, 2012

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