Laughing Falcon

Caracaras, Falcons 👁 201 views Updated 2026-11-01

Laughing Falcon (<em>Herpetotheres cachinnans</em>) is a species of Caracaras, Falcons (<em>Falconidae</em>) in the order Falcons and Allies.

Overview

Laughing Falcon (Herpetotheres cachinnans) is a species of Caracaras, Falcons (Falconidae) in the order Falcons and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Herpetotheres; binomial: Herpetotheres cachinnans; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758).

Distribution

Breeding range: Middle America and South America.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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