Bahaman Caracara
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The Bahaman Caracara is an extinct bird of prey
. It is known only from a few fossils discovered in the Bahamas and Cuba
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C. creightoni stood 23 inches tall. It was short-winged and likely a poor flier.
Bird of prey
Birds of prey are birds that hunt for food primarily on the wing, using their keen senses, especially vision. They are defined as birds that primarily hunt vertebrates, including other birds. Their talons and beaks tend to be relatively large, powerful and adapted for tearing and/or piercing flesh....
. It is known only from a few fossils discovered in the Bahamas and Cuba
Cuba
The Republic of Cuba is an island nation in the Caribbean. The nation of Cuba consists of the main island of Cuba, the Isla de la Juventud, and several archipelagos. Havana is the largest city in Cuba and the country's capital. Santiago de Cuba is the second largest city...
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C. creightoni stood 23 inches tall. It was short-winged and likely a poor flier.