What a strut! Tupelo, a rescued crested caracara, came to The Florida Aquarium from the CROW - Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife in August of 2019. After a right humerus fracture that restricted flight, Tupelo was deemed non-releasable. The “follow” behavior exhibited here, where Tupelo walks beside and in response to his animal care team, not only helps build his confidence in new environments but also allows him to engage in a species-specific behavior. The crested caracara species is

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A man fed a crested caracara daily until | ZEKRA

The Crested Caracara is a member of the falcon family that can be found around south-central Florida. These birds of prey rely heavily on the open landscapes of Florida’s prairies and ranches for its habitat, making the Florida Wildlife Corridor essential for its survival.🦅⁠ ⁠ They are often seen perched on fenceposts or sabal palms, scouting the land for their next meal.🌴⁠ ⁠ 📷: @outdoors.rc ⁠ #keepflwild #floridawildlifecorridor | Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation

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One of everyone's favorite things about the Crested Caracara is their distinct call. In the video, you can hear our Miss Q calling. In fact, the Crested Caracara was named after its call! Obviously, the "crested" half of the name comes from them having a crest, but "caracara" is how the sound is written in phonetics. Try to imagine hearing "caracara" super fast during Q's call. Another behavior that the bird does during its call is what puts the icing on the cake. The Caracara occasionally does