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Birds
Kookaburra
Dacelo novaeguineae
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- 15-20 years
- Weight
- 0.3-0.5 kg
- Conservation
- Least Concern
The Kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae) is a carnivore species found in Eastern Australian forests. It typically lives 15-20 years, weighing around 0.3-0.5 kg, and is currently classified as Least Concern on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the kookaburra: Kookaburras laugh to establish territory and their call sounds exactly like human laughter.
Birds are feathered, egg-laying vertebrates known for flight, complex songs, and remarkable migratory abilities. With thousands of species worldwide, they occupy nearly every habitat on the planet.