Zoo database

Crested caracara

Caracara plancus

Natuurlijk dieet Crested caracara

The crested caracara is a versatile carnivorous predator and opportunistic feeder. They are known for both scavenging carrion and hunting a wide range of (dead) prey, including small birds, mammals, reptiles and fish. They are unique among birds of prey, as they are known to stalk their prey on foot.

Insects
Insects
Invertebrates / crustaceans
Invertebrates / crustaceans
Vertebrates
Vertebrates

Voedingsadvies Crested caracara

Voerhoeveelheid per dag

8-10%

Voorbeeld van procentberekening

Als een dier 1,2 kg weegt en 10% van zijn lichaamsgewicht eet, krijgt het
 
1,2 x 0,1 = 0,12 kg voer in totaal per dag

Voedersamenstelling

99% Vlees en hele prooidieren
1% Supplementen

Verhoudingen (vers product)

0,99 x 0,12 kg = 119 g vlees en hele prooidieren
0,01 x 0,12 kg = 1 g supplementen

Dieetadviezen

Aanbevolen

Variety of prey

Whole prey

Supplements

Niet aanbevolen

Live prey

Veelvoorkomende ziekten

An unbalanced diet may result in one of these more commonly occurring diseases/conditions:

  • Metabolic bone disease
  • Amyloidosis
  • Bumblefoot
  • Molting Disorders
  • Obesity

Aanvullend advies

  • Divide the “Feed quantity per day” over one feeding moment per day.
  • When feeding thawed whole prey, then supplementation is recommended.
  • The supplements should be given according to the appropriate dosage that is mentioned on the labelling.
  • Stimulate foraging behaviour by stacking or hiding the food. Another method is to use feed puzzles and feeding whole prey (read more about feed enrichment and foraging behaviour).