Habitat: The Red-throated caracara may be found in high trees and occasionally on the ground. It will usually stay in the forest. Distribution: This species has been reported from Costa Rica to Peru and southern Brazil. Natural History Notes: This caracara species usually travels in groups and may look off balance when it flies and even when it perches on a branch. Its diet mainly consists in wasp and bee larvae and some fruits. It is important to note that Ridgley and Gwynne reported an unexplained decline of this species in the different regions of Panama. There has been no recent report along the Caribbean coast, including Bocas del Toro, although the vegetation and lowland habitats are fairly suitable. Conservation status according to IUCN 2008 Red list: Least Concern (LC). Characteristics: The total length of this species varies between 2 inches and 21 inches (measured from tip of bill to end of tail). This species of caracara shows a large range of length and has a very distinctive appearance. The bill is yellow with some gray at the base. The facial skin is featherless and of a red coloration. The rest of the plumage is mostly brilliant black, which contrasts greatly with the red throat and legs. Also the crissum and the belly are white and contrast with the black plumage.