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Caracara cheriway Jacquin, 1784
Crested Caracara
Family: Falconidae

Introduction

A sub-adult Crested Caracara was observed feeding in 2018 at Canoe Crossing in Firvale, which is 35 km from the city of Bella Coola.

Origin Status	Provincial Status	BC List (Red Blue List)	COSEWIC
Native	SNA	Accidental	Not Listed

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