Plancus Collection

Osprey, Pandion haliaetus, and caracara, Caracara plancus
5855167 Osprey, Pandion haliaetus, and caracara, Caracara plancus; (add.info.: Osprey, Pandion haliaetus, and caracara, Caracara plancus)

Cara cara searching for preys in the Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia, Chile

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Crested Caracara, Polyborus plancus. Perched as it scans ground for food. Pantanal, Brazil. Date: 09/02/2010

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Crested Caracara, Polyborus plancus, as it scans ground for food. Pantanal, Brazil. Date: 17/02/2005

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Crested Caracara, Polyborus plancus, in a mating call pose. Pantanal, Brazil. Date: 17/02/2005

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Crested Caracara, Polyborus plancus, as it scans ground for food. Pantanal, Brazil. Date: 17/02/2005

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Crested Caracaras, Polyborus plancus, eating carrion. Pantanal, Brazil. Date: 17/02/2005

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Crested Caracara, Polyborus plancus, as it scans ground for food. Pantanal, Brazil. Date: 17/02/2005

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Crested Caracara, Polyborus plancus, as it scans ground for food. Pantanal, Brazil. Date: 17/02/2005

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Crested Caracara, Polyborus plancus, as it scans ground for food. Pantanal, Brazil. Date: 17/02/2005

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Crested Caracara, Polyborus plancus, as it scans ground for food. Pantanal, Brazil. Date: 17/02/2005

Osprey, Pandion haliaetus, and southern crested caracara, Caracara plancus.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Dumont de Sainte-Croixs Dictionary of Natural Science: Ornithology, Paris

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Crested Caracara (Caracara plancus) Date:

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Southern Crested Caracara / Southern Caracara - a pair of adults sitting on a branch (Caracara plancus ) Date:

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Southern Crested Caracara / Southern Caracara - one adult sitting on a branch (Caracara plancus) Date:

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Crested Caracara - with remains of American Coot (Polyborus plancus) Date:

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Crested Caracara - in flight (Polyborus plancus) Date:

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Crested Caracara (Polyborus plancus) Date:

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Crested Caracara - feeding on carcass (Polyborus plancus) Date:

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Crested Caracara (Polyborus plancus) Date:

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Crested Caracara (Caracara plancus) Date:

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Crested Caracara (Caracara plancus) Date:

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Crested Caracara (Caracara plancus) Date:

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Southern Crested Caracara - in flight (Polyborus plancus) Date:

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Southern Crested Caracara - in the ground (Polyborus plancus) Date:

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Southern Crested Caracara (Polyborus plancus) Date:

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Southern Crested Caracara - in flight (Polyborus plancus) Date:

The Rathaus, Basel, Switzerland
The Rathaus (Town Hall), Basel, Switzerland, showing the statue of Lucius Munatius Plancus - a Roman commander, consul and censor. Date: circa 1910s

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In the breathtaking landscapes of Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia, Chile, a thrilling hunt unfolds. Meet the plancus, also known as the Cara cara, an apex predator on a mission to find its next meal. With keen eyesight and razor-sharp instincts, this magnificent bird soars through the sky with grace and precision. DDE-90038450 captures a moment frozen in time - a Cara cara perched high above, scanning the vast expanse below for potential prey. Its feathers glisten under the golden sunlight as it prepares to embark on its hunting expedition. In DDE-90038437, we witness nature's fierce competition as two plancus engage in an aerial duel over territory rights. Their wings outstretched and talons ready for action, these birds showcase their strength and determination. The vibrant hues of DDE-90038435 highlight another aspect of this fascinating creature's life - its interaction with other species. Here we see an Osprey and southern crested bird sharing airspace with the Cara cara. A delicate balance is maintained amidst diverse wildlife coexisting harmoniously within this pristine ecosystem. As we delve deeper into their world through images like DDE-90038436 or DDE-90038434, we are reminded of the importance of conservation efforts in preserving these natural wonders. The plancus' survival depends on protecting their habitat from human encroachment and climate change impacts. With each click captured by photographers like those behind DDE-90038433 or DDE-90038432, our understanding deepens about these majestic creatures' role in maintaining ecological equilibrium. They play a crucial part in controlling populations of smaller animals while contributing to nutrient cycling within their environment. Finally, let us not forget that beyond being formidable hunters and guardians of biodiversity; they are also symbols of resilience against adversity – surviving harsh weather conditions such as those depicted in DDE-90038431 and DDE-90038430.