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Kookaburra
Dacelo novaeguineae
Least Concern2 photos· First seen Mar 2026
- Habitat
- Eucalypt woodlands, open forests, suburban parks, and gardens across eastern and southern Australia.
- Diet
- Carnivorous diet including insects, small mammals, reptiles, frogs, and occasionally small birds.
- Classification
- Coraciiformes · Alcedinidae
Fun Facts
- Known for its distinctive call that resembles human laughter used to establish territory.
- It is the largest member of the kingfisher family.
- Kookaburras are sedentary and often remain in the same territory throughout the year.
- They exhibit cooperative breeding where older offspring help parents raise the next brood.
Sighting Locations
2 photos at 1 location