Dacelo novaeguineae
The Laughing Kookaburra is a large, stocky bird with a distinctive oversized head and strong, dagger-like bill. Its upperparts are predominantly brown with blue-tinged wings, while the underparts are white with subtle brown barring.
Females are usually larger and have less blue on the rump than males. Otherwise, both sexes look similar, with a dark brown eye stripe and blue-tinged tail feathers. Juveniles resemble adults but have a paler bill and less defined markings.
Length
41cm to 47cm
Wingspan
61cm to 66cm
Weight
190g to 465g
Males and females have similar plumage
Primary Colour
Brown White
Secondary Colour
Blue Black
Beak Colour
Brown
Leg Colour
Brown
Woodland
Garden
Wetland
Coastal
Urban
Farmland
Grassland
Desert
Tundra
Rainforest
Mountain
Savanna
Laughing Kookaburras are native to eastern and southern Australia, inhabiting a variety of woodland habitats, including eucalyptus forests, open woodlands, and savanna woodlands. They have also been introduced to parts of Western Australia, Tasmania and New Zealand.
These adaptable birds are commonly found in suburban areas, parks, and farmlands across their range, thriving in human-modified landscapes as well as natural habitats.
Sea level to 900 meters
Tropical, Subtropical, Temperate
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