chroa
Chroa is a genus of small to medium-sized birds of prey in the family Accipitridae. The genus includes two species, the chaco caracara (Chroicocephalus maculipennis) and the collared caracara (Chroicocephalus collaris). Both species are native to South America and are known for their distinctive appearance and behavior.
The chaco caracara is a medium-sized bird with a length of about 50-55 cm and a wingspan
Both species are diurnal and territorial, and they typically hunt small mammals, birds, and reptiles. They are
Chroa species are currently listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, but they are threatened