Laughing Kookaburra vs Resplendent Quetzal
Dacelo novaeguineae comparé à Pharomachrus mocinno
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Laughing Kookaburra | Resplendent Quetzal |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Dacelo novaeguineae | Pharomachrus mocinno |
| Ordre | Coraciiformes | Trogoniformes |
| Famille | Alcedinidae | Trogonidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Longueur | 43,0 cm (16.9 in) | 36,0 cm (14.2 in) |
| Envergure | 65,0 cm (25.6 in) | 50,0 cm (19.7 in) |
| Poids | 340,0 g (11.99 oz) | 210,0 g (7.41 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Insects, lizards, snakes, small mammals, birds, and crustaceans. A sit-and-wait predator that swoops from a … | Primarily wild avocados and other laurel family fruits, supplemented with insects, lizards, and frogs. A … |
| Taille de la couvée | 1-5 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Laughing Kookaburra
Eucalyptus forests, woodland, and suburban gardens throughout eastern and southwestern Australia.
Resplendent Quetzal
Montane cloud forests at elevations between 1,200 and 3,000 meters. Requires old-growth forest with dead trees for nesting cavities.
Song & Call Comparison
Laughing Kookaburra
The eponymous call: a loud, rollicking laughter 'koo-koo-koo-ka-ka-ka-ka', rising then falling. Family groups call together creating a cacophony. Iconic sound of the Australian bush.
Resplendent Quetzal
Melodious, repetitive cooing: a series of 'kowee-kowee-kowee' or 'woh-woh-woh-woh' phrases. Male sings from high exposed perches in cloud forest canopy. Evocative highland call.
Geographic Range & Migration
Laughing Kookaburra
Eastern Australia from Cape York to South Australia and Tasmania. Introduced to southwestern Australia, Tasmania, and New Zealand.
Resplendent Quetzal
Southern Mexico through Central America to western Panama. Resident in mountain cloud forests.
Statut de conservation
Laughing Kookaburra
Resplendent Quetzal
How to Tell Them Apart
Laughing Kookaburra
Brown upperparts with blue patches on the wings and rump. Creamy white head and underparts with a dark eye stripe. Dark brown tail with rufous barring.
Very large, heavy, dark upper mandible and pale lower mandible
Resplendent Quetzal
Males have iridescent emerald-green upperparts, a crimson-red breast, and extraordinarily long green tail coverts streaming up to 65 cm beyond the tail. Females are duller with grey breasts.
Short, broad, bright yellow bill partially hidden by green feathers
About These Birds
Laughing Kookaburra
The laughing kookaburra is the largest kingfisher in the world, famous for its raucous laughing call that has become an iconic sound of the Australian bush. Despite being a kingfisher, it rarely eats fish, preferring terrestrial prey. Family groups perform chorus calls at dawn and dusk to mark their territory.
Resplendent Quetzal
The resplendent quetzal was considered divine by the Maya and Aztec civilizations, associated with the feathered serpent god Quetzalcoatl. Its iridescent green plumage and long tail streamers make it one of the most beautiful birds in the world. Guatemala's currency is named after this bird.