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Laughing Kookaburra ( Dacelo novaeguineae)Īnother bird, the Shovel-billed Kookaburra (Latin name Clytoceyx rex), is in the same family as the kookaburras but despite its name is not in the same genus.Īnimal Expert fact: You can tell an animal’s genus by looking at the first word of its scientific name.

Blue-Winged Kookaburra ( Dacelo leachii).

Rufous-Bellied Kookaburra ( Dacelo gaudichaud).

Kookaburra Facts: Introduction Laughing Kookaburra You can read more about the song at this Wikipedia page.

The Kookaburra features in the popular children’s song, ‘Kookaburra Sits In The Old Gum Tree’.Kookaburras have been known to prey on chicks and ducklings on farms.Kookaburras have learned to live alongside humans, and are often seen in suburban areas.All Kookaburras are rated as being of ‘Least Concern’ on the IUCN Red List.The birds’ calls are known as the ‘Bushman’s Clock’. Groups of Kookaburras often call loudly at dawn and dusk.Kookaburras are famous for their call, which sounds like laughter (you can hear it further down the page).Although well-known for being an Australian bird, Kookaburras are also found in New Guinea.Kookaburras are the largest of all the kingfishers.

Although Kookaburras are in the ‘Tree Kingfisher’ family, they don’t need to live near water and fish isn’t a major part of their diet.Kookaburras all have long bills, which can grow up to 4 in (10 cm) long.Despite its name, the Shovel-Billed Kookaburra (Clytoceyx rex) is in a different genus.This article contains kookaburra facts for kids and adults, and is part of our Australian Animals series.ĭon’t forget to listen to the Kookaburra’s famous laugh! You can hear it in a video further down the page. The Kookaburra also features in a popular Australian children’s song. It is famous for having a loud call that sounds like human laughter. The Kookaburra is a member of the Tree Kingfisher family.