Spirit bird

Crested Caracara

Caracara plancus

"A grounded renegade with intense, piercing focus"

You skipped the flashy eagles and delicate sparrows for birds with strange, rugged character like the Dusky Grouse and Northern Flicker. Your selfie radiates a sharp, determined intensity that perfectly matches this falcon's 'walking raptor' energy. You are someone who stays grounded and observant but isn't afraid to show a little grit and attitude when the moment strikes.

A note on your bird: it wasn't picked from the 10 you swiped through — those were just the warm-up. It was chosen from our full flock of 100 iconic Canadian birds, matching the pattern of what moved you. That's why it may be one you never met on your journey.