What does the Chimango Caracara eat?
Milvago chimango
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Diet overview
Omnivore, highly opportunistic. Diet includes insects, larvae, worms, small mammals, birds, eggs, carrion, fruits, and seeds. Often seen foraging on the ground.
How it forages
Highly opportunistic and omnivorous. Forages primarily on the ground, walking or running to catch insects, worms, and small vertebrates. Also scavenges carrion, often alongside larger raptors or vultures. Will raid nests for eggs and young birds. Known to follow agricultural machinery to feed on disturbed prey.
When it feeds
Diurnal.
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