Laughing Kookaburra

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Photo of Laughing Kookaburra

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Scientific Name: Dacelo novaeguineae

Range: Australia

Habitat: Eucalyptus forest

Food: Snakes, lizards, fish

“Kookaburra sits in the old gum tree…” This song was first sung by Australian children. The kookaburra is known for throwing its head back and “laughing” loudly.

Natives call the bird “bushman’s clock” since it always calls at dusk and dawn. The kookaburra bashes its food against rocks or trees to break the prey’s bones into smaller pieces.

Nearby

Sam Moore Aviary