Kindred, and allies of the crows, are birds which the Spaniards call
caracarà, or carrancho. Their body is of a yellowish grey colour, but
spotted with yellow and white. They are about the size of a hen, and
resemble a hawk in their head, hooked bill, eyes, long claws, and long
tail. They feed upon carcasses, like crows, and do a great deal of
mischief amongst hens and other birds. Their flesh is of no use.