Caracaras

/ˌkærəˈkɑːrəz/ noun

Definition

Plural of caracara; multiple caracara birds of prey.

Etymology

English plural of caracara, adding standard '-s' suffix; preserves the Tupi onomatopoetic origin in its plural form.

Kelly Says

Different caracara species are found from the American Southwest to Argentina—the Crested Caracara is so unique that birders travel across the continent hoping to spot one!

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