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Laughing Kookaburra
Dacelo novaeguineae
Dacelo novaeguineae
The kookaburra is the largest bird in the kingfisher family.
Like other kingfishers, it has a thick, strong beak for catching and crushing insects and other small prey.
It bashes larger prey such as snakes and fish against the ground or a branch.
Fact file:
Length: 1.4 ft
Weight: 13 to 16 oz
Lifespan: 15 to 20 yrs
Habitat: Forest
Diet: Insects, snakes, lizards, rodents, and small birds
Current Range: Eastern and southern Australia including Tasmania