Herpetotherinae containing the forest falcons; and Falconinae containing the caracaras and true falcons. Red imported fire ants are another known predator of nestling crested caracaras. Other caracaras, and hawks and vultures, also prey on both eggs and chicks. The first contains the caracaras, forest falcons, and laughing falcon. Falconidae is a family of diurnal birds of prey, notably the falcons and caracaras. The Falconidae is a family of diurnal birds of prey containing the falcons and caracaras. Depending on the authority, Falconinae may also include the caracaras and/or the laughing falcon.