Ca·ra·ca·ra n. Zool. A south American bird of several species and genera, resembling both the eagles and the vultures. The caracaras act as scavengers, and are also called carrion buzzards.
Note: ☞ The black caracara is Ibycter ater; the chimango is Milvago chimango; the Brazilian is Polyborus Braziliensis.
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Chi·man·go Zool. A south American carrion buzzard (Milvago chimango). See Caracara.
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