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Bo Zarts

(26,282 posts) Sun Feb 22, 2026, 05:25 PM 11 hrs ago

"Mexican Eagle," the Crested Caracara (which is not an eagle, but a falcon)

The national bird of Mexico is the Golden Eagle, but Mexico's "unofficial" national bird is the Caracara.
Starr County, Texas - February 2026
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"Mexican Eagle," the Crested Caracara (which is not an eagle, but a falcon) (Original Post) Bo Zarts 11 hrs ago OP

No matter what you call this magnificent bird, it's still amazing! Thanks, my dear Bo. CaliforniaPeggy 10 hrs ago #1

What beautiful feathers on this bird! Diamond_Dog 8 hrs ago #2

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,444 posts)

1. No matter what you call this magnificent bird, it's still amazing! Thanks, my dear Bo.

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Sun Feb 22, 2026, 06:27 PM

10 hrs ago

A wonderful photo. Ya done good!

Diamond_Dog

(40,205 posts)

2. What beautiful feathers on this bird!

Reply to Bo Zarts (Original post)

Sun Feb 22, 2026, 08:00 PM

8 hrs ago

Great shot!

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