StatusIntroduced
RarityRare
Height42 cm
Weight395 g
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"The laughing kookaburra's call is often used as a stock jungle sound in movies, even for films set in areas where kookaburras don't live!"
Field Guide
Laughing Kookaburra
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The laughing kookaburra, an introduced species in New Zealand, is a large, charismatic bird with a distinctive "laughing" call. This stocky kingfisher boasts a big head, long bill, and striking plumage, making it an eye-catching sight in Northland's woodlands and forest edges.
Distribution Map
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Diet
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