Laughing Falcon
Herpetotheres cachinnans
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<birdfyi-bird slug="herpetotheres-cachinnans"></birdfyi-bird>The Laughing Falcon (Herpetotheres cachinnans) is a bird species in the family Falconidae (falcons & caracaras), within the order Falconiformes (falcons). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 54.5 cm and a weight of 655 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 54.5 cm | 21.5 in |
| Weight | 655.0 g | 23.10 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV,O,SC. Incubation: 40-45 days. Fledging: 55-59 days.
Clutch Size
1-2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Falconiformes (Falcons) |
| Family | Falconidae (Falcons & Caracaras) |
| Genus | Herpetotheres |
| Species | Herpetotheres cachinnans |
Distribution
Laughing Falcon has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Falconidae family