A juvenile Yellow-headed Caracara perches on the back of a resting capybara along the mangroves at Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Common throughout Brazilâ€⠢s wetlands and urban parks, these adaptable raptors are often seen riding on large mammals such as capybaras or cattle, feeding on ticks and insects they uncover. The peaceful pairing highlights a moment of easy coexistence in the heart of the cityâ€⠢s natural sanctuary. Rio De Janeiro Brazil - ZUMAk251 20251111_znp_k251_003
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Recording Date: Nov 11, 2025
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November 11, 2025, Rio De Janeiro, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil: A juvenile Yellow-headed Caracara perches on the back of a resting capybara along the mangroves at Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Common throughout Brazilâ€⠢s wetlands and urban parks, these adaptable raptors are often seen riding on large mammals such as capybaras or cattle, feeding on ticks and insects they uncover. The peaceful pairing highlights a moment of easy coexistence in the heart of the cityâ€⠢s natural sanctuary. Rio De Janeiro Brazil - ZUMAk251 20251111_znp_k251_003
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