Striated Caracara
Daptrius australis
NTNear Threatened
- Family
- Falcons and Caracaras (Falconidae)
- Order
- Falconiformes
Overview
The striated caracara (Daptrius australis), also known as Forster's caracara, is a Near Threatened bird of prey of the family Falconidae, the falcons and caracaras. It is found in Tierra del Fuego and the Falkland Islands. In the Falklands it is known as the Johnny rook, probably named after the Johnny penguin (gentoo penguin).
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Range and habitat
Tierra del Fuego, Staten Island, Navarino Island, and Falkland Islands.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Striated caracara
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
