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Laughing Falcon Herpetotheres cachinnans
This is a fairly common species throughout most of the region (Howell and Webb do not include some of the highlands of western Guatemala within the range), though it is never common. In open areas they are sometimes seen sitting up on exposed branches, but in more forested areas its distinctive call is usually the best indication of its presence. I have seen this species at a number of locations throughout the region (though I have still never seen one in Guatemala) and in a wide variety of habitat, though they tend to be commoner in more open areas.
Laughing Falcon Coyolito Nov 04 (1).JPG Laughing Falcon Mosquitia Dec 04.JPG