Laughing Kookaburra
The Laughing Kookaburra lives in the woodlands of Eastern Australia. A large bird reaching around 43 cm in length, the Laughing Kookaburra commands a large and strong beak and diet on a mix of insects, rodents and lizards as well as venomous snakes.
IUCN Listing: Least Concern
Not at a risk of becoming extinct in the wild
Fact File
Native Range
Eastern mainland Australia. Introduced to Tasmania
Natural Habitat
Forest, wetlands, woodlands and town suburbs
Diet
Mice, insects, lizards, snakes and small birds
Life Expectancy
In the wild: Up to 15 years.
In zoos: Up to 20 years
Breeding
Gestation period:
25 days. 2 – 4 eggs.
Group Name
Flock
Active Hours
During the day
Threats
Loss of habitat, persection
Fun Fact
According to an Aboriginal legend, the Laughing Kookaburra’s song is a signal for the sky people to light the sun each morning.