Laughing Kookabura- Dacelo novarguineae


Range: Western Australia Size: ♂: 41-45cm (16-18 in)

♀: 241-45cm (16-18 in) Weight ♂:196-450 g (6.9-16 oz)
♀: 190-450g (6.9-16)
Wing: N/A
Habitat: coastal mangroves
 Incubation: 24-29 days
Eggs: 2
Fledge: 33-39 days
Sexual maturity:1 year
Nest: tree cavity
Social: solitary
Breeding: cooperative breeder 
Movement : Sedentary
Food: small mammals and reptiles 
IUCN: Least Concern Subspecies :2
Longevity: captive: 15 yrs
                 Wild:15 years 


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The Laughing Kookaburra gets its name from its unique vocalization. This native of Western Australia is quite common and is endemic to the continent. However it has been introduced to Tasmania and New Zealand.


Although member of the kingfisher family kookaburras do not feed on fish. They prefer rodents lizards and other small prey. Kookaburras feed much like other kingfishers, by silently waiting on a perch and swooping down on their prey.

This species is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN. And although it is note listed on the CITES Appendices it is protected as a native species by the Australian government.