FL Flat-footed Falcon Presentation

Florida's Flat-Footed Falcon - Jim Rogers tells us about the Handsome Crested Caracaras which can often be observed in open landscapes and rural roadsides throughout central Florida. Members of the falcon family, these large birds of prey have an extraordinary combination of hunting skills and scavenging capabilities, making them highly beneficial to the ecosystem. They range south from the southern United States through Central and South America all the way to Tierra del Fuego. Florida has an isolated population of these birds, separated from the rest of its range since the last ice age. Learn about this striking bird and its unique characteristics that make it a sought-after sighting for wildlife lovers in Florida.