Crested Caracara Photo Gallery by Greg Lavaty at pbase.com

Crested Caracara

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John A		26-Mar-2018 04:51
I saw a pair of these today while on site at NASA/Johnson Space Center in Houston where I work. I was running on a trail and got within 25 yards or so. They were both perched on the ground. One was eating a snake while the other one looked on. Then they both flew about 25 yards away to another landing site, with one carrying the snake in its talons. Pretty cool.

Michael Willhouse		20-Apr-2016 23:52
Just seen one today, I am 7 miles north northeast of Quitman, TX , on FM 69

nancy		26-Jan-2016 22:20
There was a pair in a dead tree across the alley from my house. Also, there were three black striated black carrion's. I live inner city San Antonio, Texas. This is my first time Caracara in the city. The Turkey Vultures,and Black Vultures have been inner city birds of prey.

Guest		21-Dec-2015 17:49
There is a pair that hangs around the 5-acre field behind my house in the Chandler Creek subdivision in Round Rock (close to Double File Trail elementary school). Have seen them for the last two years as there are plenty of rabbits in that field. Also saw several near Walburg this past weekend (12/19) while out driving back roads. Two adults and a juvenile.

Guest		07-Dec-2015 19:47
I was excited to spot a pair of these in an open field right across Braun Station Elementary! I made a u turn just to park and observe them. I'm glad I found out what they are!

Jenee		06-Apr-2015 22:58
We saw one of these on Saturday on 1431 in Cedar Park, TX feeding near the roadside in a field near the Home Depot. Its crest was upright at the time, giving it the appearance of a large rooster, at first glance. What a sight!

David W.		25-May-2014 23:28
Saw this bird at the neighborhood pond in Royse City, TX very interesting looking

JB		18-May-2014 01:59
I saw one of these today in Campbell Tx with a bunch of turkey vultures.

Emma Fine		17-May-2014 19:57
On April 4th 2014 a Caracara landed on my back fence in Live Oak TX. I did not know what it was but I did take several pictures of it. When I approached it flew away and there was a small opossum at the base of my fence that it was probably after. My backyard faces the drainage ditch that runs through Live Oak. I id'd it from a bird book I had. What a thrill!

Tom Green		11-May-2014 13:40
Saw one in Round Rock off the side of the road on the new stretch of O'conner blvd south of RR 620 on 5-4-14

Barry		23-Apr-2014 09:43
There has been either the same one or a few of these birds sighted on the dirt roads at C. R. 3455, Honey Grove Texas. This is up in Fannin County near the Red River.

laura		11-Apr-2014 15:15
i saw one of these birds in temple by lions park (southern end of temple) and it caught my attention because of the distinguishing colors. the bill especially was very pronounced and looked orange and a large beak (hooked). i thought it was a cross tucan it was so big. it was not the typical vulture type of bird that i was compelled to do some research. it had the same white markings as this bird. i suspect this is the one i saw. very cool looking and will be looking for him again in that area.

guest		07-Apr-2014 04:03
saw one 4/5/14 on Hwy 29 east of Llano, TX. Was eating carrion on side of road and ran into brush when I drove by. He had yellow neck and head instead of white. Took me a while to identify from the internet.

Guest		16-Feb-2014 15:13
I see these outside of 1604 in northwest San Antonio, TX.

guest		10-Jun-2013 18:34
Youll see many of them feeding daily along and on highway 359 west of Laredo Texas.

Guest		07-Apr-2013 04:46
Did not know what kind this was till saw pictures of it. A most beautiful bird. Saw mine between Lovelady and Trinity, Tx

guest		14-Mar-2013 23:53
Saw one today 3_14_13 about 5;30 west of the Mermantau River Bridge in Grand Chenier, Louisiana. It was siting on a fence about 20 feet of the road.

Larry Handal		03-Aug-2012 11:42
One of my bucket list birds! Nice collection!

Guest		06-Jul-2012 03:05
Saw one today between Salado and Killeen. It was on the side of the road with some vultures eating on an armadillo carcas. It would run into the trees each time a care went by.

Guest		04-Jul-2012 01:17
They show up quite frequently in the HWY 2920/Hegar Road area in Hockley, Tx. They are very stunning to see.

Jessica Ripp		23-Mar-2012 22:24
There's one eating something at the side of the road 20 miles south of San Antonio right now, in case anyone's interested.. I thought it was a parrot/hawk. Thanks for clearing it up :)

Rita Copeland		24-Feb-2012 00:00
Saw one on end of Loop One South in Austin Texas, what a site, i thought I was going crazy. Great bird, will watch for a pair. thanks for posting pic 2/20/12

Sherry Ludwick		29-Sep-2011 16:29
Thanks so much for the photos. I have seen several pairs of these birds the last couple days between San Antonio and Brownsville on 37 and 77. It was awesome to see then playing and feeding. What a beautiful bird.

David		24-Sep-2011 02:20
I saw one of these flying over Hwy 290 around Hempsted on my way home from work this morning.

Andy		23-May-2011 05:30
I saw a bird similar to this...but it had more of a tan chest...rather large, a little larger than a vulture. It was in Round Rock on the side of the road next to a deer carcass.

Brandy		03-May-2011 23:45
I saw one of these for the first time in my life today. It was here in Hempstead, TX eating a dead animal in the field in front of my house.

Mellisa		20-Apr-2011 13:29
My son and I saw one of these awesome birds this morning on our way to school. Actually it was just walking around the front yard for the Aransas Pass high school he was a real treat to see especially with all the traffic and students out at the time.

Trish Null		17-Jan-2011 15:34
I saw one just the other day in Canton Tx. Didn't know what it was till I saw these pics. Thanks, Trish

John Davenport		19-Dec-2010 21:33
I just got some great shots of one in Sabine Pass Texas. John Davenport

Justin S.		05-Dec-2010 04:49
I saw two of these birds about 15 miles south of Austin off of highway 71. It was a wonderful site. It's very nice to see something new.

Marsha		22-Oct-2010 23:38
Just sighted one of these awesome birds today walking across FM 239 just outside of Goliad , Texas.... approx 30 miles from Victoria.

Pigeon Breeder		28-Aug-2010 00:15
Ive seen a few sitings now of these birds on the back of Bridal Ridge in Victoria, Near the New developement of homes. curious to know there sound, and eating habits... Awesome bird..

Pigeon Breeder		28-Aug-2010 00:14
Ive seen a few sitings now of these birds on the back of Bridal Ridge, Near the New developement of homes. curious to know there sound, and eating habits... Awesome bird..

Paul		14-Apr-2010 15:13
I have sighted a pair living in the field behind my house. Mating and hunting daily in Missouri City, Texas.

Joe Larson		31-Dec-2009 22:56
I saw two of these south of Wills Point TX. along highway 47 December 30 2009

Shirley		18-Oct-2009 04:34
I saw two of these in the beach park at Rockport, Texas. I had the feeling that it was a mated pair...Is that a possiblity? That was the only two I found in the whole park.

Shirley		18-Oct-2009 04:34
I saw two of these in the beach park at Rockport, Texas. I had the feeling that it was a mated pair...Is that a possiblity? That was the only two I found in the whole park.

Bobby Miller		05-Dec-2007 22:42
I watched one of these birds fight turky vultures over a dead cat in Mission Valley near Victoria. He spent about six hours trying to eat and dodging cars near the Mission Valley clinic on Fm 236.

jean-marie jardinier		22-Oct-2006 10:02
magnifiques photos

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