Laughing Kookaburra
Dacelo novaeguineae
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<birdfyi-bird slug="laughing-kookaburra"></birdfyi-bird>Largest of all kingfishers, the Laughing Kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae) rarely takes fish, hunting terrestrial prey instead from a perch. Its plumage is brown above with blue patches on the wings and rump, creamy white on the head and underparts, broken by a dark eye-stripe; the tail is dark brown with rufous barring, and the bill is very large, with a dark upper and pale lower mandible. Eucalyptus forest, woodland and suburban gardens across eastern and south-western Australia hold the species. The rollicking call that gives the bird its name rises and then falls, and family groups call in chorus at dawn and dusk to advertise territory. Adults measure about 43 cm and 340 g.
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Hakkında
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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Body Length | 43,0 cm | 16.9 in |
| Kanat Açıklığı | 65,0 cm | 25.6 in |
| Ağırlık | 340,0 g | 11.99 oz |
Tanımlama
Tuy
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.
Gaga
Very large, heavy, dark upper mandible and pale lower mandible
Habitat & Range
Eucalyptus forests, woodland, and suburban gardens throughout eastern and southwestern Australia.
Coğrafi Dağılım
Eastern Australia from Cape York to South Australia and Tasmania. Introduced to southwestern Australia, Tasmania, and New Zealand.
Diet & Feeding
Insects, lizards, snakes, small mammals, birds, and crustaceans. A sit-and-wait predator that swoops from a perch to snatch prey from the ground.
Koruma Durumu
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 24-29 days. Fledging: 32-40 days.
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
1-5
Ses
Şarkı
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.
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Coraciiformes (Kingfishers & Rollers) |
| Familya | Alcedinidae (Kingfishers) |
| Genus | Dacelo |
| Türler | Dacelo novaeguineae |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| German | Lachender Hans |
| Spanish | Cucaburra Común |
Distribution
Laughing Kookaburra has been recorded in 7 countries.
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