Laughing Falcon
Herpetotheres cachinnans
Least ConcernAves · Falconiformes · Falconidae
About
The laughing falcon is a medium-sized bird of prey in subfamily Herpetotherinae of family Falconidae, the falcons and caracaras. It is found from Mexico south through Central America and in every mainland South American country except Chile and Uruguay.
Fun Fact
It is found from Mexico south through Central America and in every mainland South American country except Chile and Uruguay.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Range continues east through Venezuela, the Guianas, and northern Brazil to the Atlantic Ocean, and to the south, east of the Andes through Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Paraguay into northeastern Argentina, and in most of Brazil.
Diet
Feeds on snakes, including venomous ones such as coral snakes, and some large ones as well.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance