Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
Caracara \Ca`ra*ca"ra\ (k[aum]`r[.a]k[aum]"r[.a]), n. (Zo["o]l.)
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}.
Chimango \Chi*man"go\ [Native name] (Zo["o]l.)
A south American carrion buzzard ({Milvago chimango}). See
{Caracara}.