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Dacelo novaeguineae laughing kookaburra
against its perch.(Parry, 1970) Dacelo novaeguineae aids in reducing insect outbreaks and was very useful to colonists because it feeds on snakes. It was also very valuable in trade because of its skin. Fishermen may have kept the Kookaburra as a pet.(Parry, 1970) A picture can be found at Ponnamperuma 1997.Nicknames of the Kookaburra include Great Brown Kingfisher and Laughing Jackass. Another scientific name that has been used is Dacelo gigas
Alcedinidae kingfishers; kingfishers and relatives
Dacelo leachii). Juveniles typically look similar to adults, with somewhat duller plumage and often with mottling where adults have solid coloration.Like motmots and todies, kingfishers often have brilliant plumage, are largely insectivorous, and nest in cavities that are often excavated in earthen banks. Kingfishers are distinguished by their long, thick, straight beak and plumage that is more often blue than green. All kingfishers are territorial. Most are also monogamous, and many pair for life
Pictures
Dacelo leachii blue-winged kookaburra
Dacelo novaeguineae laughing kookaburra
Dacelo novaeguineae laughing kookaburra
Dacelo novaeguineae laughing kookaburra
Dacelo novaeguineae laughing kookaburra
Dacelo novaeguineae laughing kookaburra
Classification
Dacelo leachii blue-winged kookaburra