Laughing Falcon
About the Laughing Falcon
The Laughing Falcon, also known as the Snake Hawk, is a medium-sized raptor that lives in parts of Central and South America. They specialize in eating snakes, and are remarkable for their loud, laugh-like call.
Their plumage consists of buffy white feathers at the head and underparts; upperparts are brown. They have a dark, blackish facial mask and their tails are banded brown and white.
Details & Statistics
Added to Birdorable
Hatched April 25, 2012
Scientific Name
Herpetotheres cachinnans
Bird Family
Measurements
Length:
18 to 22 inches
(45.7 to 55.9 cm)
Wingspan:
2.6 to 3.1 feet
(78.7 to 94 cm)
Weight:
0.9 to 1.8 pounds
(396.9 to 793.8 grams)
Range
International Names
Brazilian
Acauã
Czech
sokolec volavý
Danish
Latterfalk
Dutch
Lachvalk
Finnish
nauruhaukka
French
Macagua rieur
German
Lachfalke
Italian
Falco sghignazzante
Japanese
ワライハヤブサ [waraihayabusa]
Norwegian
Latterfalk
Polish
trebacz chichotliwy
Russian
Смеющийся сокол
Spanish
Halcón Reidor
Swedish
Skrattfalk