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[*] posted on 12-8-2013 at 08:32 AM
Bird ID


Hello....can someone please ID this bird for me? We saw plenty of them while in Lopez Mateos. Must be a scavenger as there were plenty of vultures around as well.

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[*] posted on 12-8-2013 at 08:41 AM


Caracara
My favorite bird of Baja




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[*] posted on 12-8-2013 at 08:45 AM


Yes, these are Crested Caracaras. They often scavenge with the Turkey Vultures.



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[*] posted on 12-8-2013 at 08:53 AM


Thank you very much. Now I will sound like I know what I am talking about in my blog. :lol:
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[*] posted on 12-8-2013 at 09:10 AM


In Baja the birds are known as GELELE (maybe even better for your blog)
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[*] posted on 12-8-2013 at 09:27 AM


in texas the ranchers kill them as they peck the eyes out of newborn calves...too bad.



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[*] posted on 12-8-2013 at 09:44 AM


Looks like it's also called a Mexican Eagle.
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[*] posted on 12-8-2013 at 09:47 AM


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in texas the ranchers kill them as they peck the eyes out of newborn calves...too bad.


Ick --- that sounds awful! Normally I love the scavengers because they do a great job of cleaning things up.
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[*] posted on 12-8-2013 at 09:47 AM


how's the tin soldier doing?



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[*] posted on 12-8-2013 at 10:09 AM


I read about an observed behavior where they will harass a turkey vulture to the point that they regurgitate and Caracara has an instant meal. That to me that epitomizes 'scavenging' for food :D

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[*] posted on 12-8-2013 at 10:57 AM


My first wife used to do that.
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[*] posted on 12-8-2013 at 11:00 AM


Okay, okay, it was for money, not food.
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[*] posted on 12-8-2013 at 11:35 AM


Woody the tin man is doing fine. Caught lots of little bass in Lopez Mateos. can't wait to head back down. Boat and motor works good. Now if I can only back up with a trailer.
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