Behaviour
The flight is slow, with quick, shallow wingbeats interspersed with glides; the bird rarely if ever soars. When it lands, it will jerk the tail forcefully just like a wagtail. A Laughing Falcon frequently and often conspicuously stays on a perch for hours, sitting upright and observing the ground alertly, sometimes flicking its tail or nodding, or moving around a bit on its perch with slow, cautious little steps. It is generally peaceful and unlike other falcons will not harm smaller birds.
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