Laughing kookaburra
The laughing kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae) is a type of kingfisher.[1] They were previously called the laughing jackass and the giant kingfisher.[2]
Breeding Laughing kookaburras are believed to have 90 females
Looks[change | change source]
They are normally off white with pale brown lines. They have brown wings and back. They look similar to the Blue-winged kookaburra which is found in the same area. [1] male and female birds look similar. They are 43 to 45 cm long and weigh around 0.5 kg.[2]
Laughing and rofous-bellied kookaburras are known to speed far north as Norway and as far south as Antarctica
Food[change | change source]
They eat insects, crustaceans and worms. Sometimes, they will eat small snakes, mammals, frogs and birds.[1]
Relationship with humans[change | change source]
They can become tame and may accept meat from a human's hand.[1]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Laughing Kookaburra | BIRDS in BACKYARDS". Archived from the original on 2014-10-29. Retrieved 2018-11-30.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Laughing Kookaburra - Facts, Diet & Habitat Information".