Have you ever seen a Crested Caracara visit a Black Vulture for a grooming appointment before? While kayaking in La Joya, Texas, John Gates spotted a juvenile Crested Caracara at the top of a tree inching closer to a single member of a committee of 20 sunning Black Vultures. When the two birds were side by side, the caracara put its head down and the vulture hopped toward it and started grooming the feathers on the visitor’s head. John then stopped shooting photos and started shooting this video

The caracara is a medium-to-large bird of prey belonging to the falcon family. Unlike typical falcons, caracaras have broader wings, longer legs, and a more scavenger-like behavior. They are known for their intelligence and opportunistic feeding habits. #caracara #creastedcaracara #birds #wildbirds #birdslover #viralpage #wildlife #viralreels #wildlifeplanet #hindifacts #trendingreels #facts #nature #birdsofprey #naturelovers #knowanytime | Know Anytime

Crested caracara! The Crested caracara (Caracara cheriway) is a large tropical falcon. This species is known for its long yellow-orange legs and face. Like other birds of prey, the crested caracara sports a sharp beak and talons. It eats primarily carrion and will also catch and feed on prey including mammals, reptiles, fish, insects and amphibians. Have a look at this stunning bird species at the Emperor Valley Zoo.. #ZooEducation #EmperorValleyZoo #Crestedcaracara | Emperor Valley Zoo

One of everyone's favorite things about the Crested Caracara is their distinct call. In the video, you can hear our Miss Q calling. In fact, the Crested Caracara was named after its call! Obviously, the "crested" half of the name comes from them having a crest, but "caracara" is how the sound is written in phonetics. Try to imagine hearing "caracara" super fast during Q's call. Another behavior that the bird does during its call is what puts the icing on the cake. The Caracara occasionally does

Crested caracara on the ranch | Babcock Ranch Eco Tour