'Ibycter ater' definitions:

Definition of 'Ibycter ater'

From: GCIDE
  • Caracara \Ca`ra*ca"ra\ (k[aum]`r[.a]k[aum]"r[.a]), n. (Zool.) 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. [1913 Webster]
  • Note: The black caracara is Ibycter ater; the chimango is Milvago chimango; the Brazilian is {Polyborus Braziliensis}. [1913 Webster]