About the Laughing Falcon
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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falcons and Caracaras (Falconidae) |
| Species | Herpetotheres cachinnans |
| Species Codes | laufal1, LAFA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Laughing Falcon belong to?
The Laughing Falcon (Herpetotheres cachinnans) belongs to the Falcons and Caracaras family (Falconidae), in the order Falconiformes.
How can I identify the Laughing Falcon?
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....
Where can I report a Laughing Falcon sighting?
You can log sightings of Laughing Falcon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code laufal1, or on iNaturalist.
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