Caracara Chimango (Milvago chimango) in flight – Easter Island (Rapa Nui)

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Caracara Chimango (Milvago chimango) in flight – Easter Island (Rapa Nui)

This shows the underside of the wing but there is no evidence of the white outer stripe seen on the top of the wing.  Could this be an immature bird? Known locally as a ‘Tiuque’

  • Species:Chimango Caracara (Milvago chimango)
  • Bird Type:In flight
  • FamilyCaracaras, Falcons (Falconidae)
  • Date Taken20191017
  • Location:The Moai Quarry
  • Area:Rans Raraku - Rapa Nui
  • Country:Easter Island
  • Region:Australasia
Photo File Ref: BEI07201ac Caracara Chimango 2 Easter Ils Australasia PH5_3077
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