Key Information
Kookaburras
| Species | 5 Species |
| Diet | Carnivore |
| Length | 11 to 19 in |
| Weight | 5 to 11.8 oz |
| Classification | Aves > Alcedinidae > Dacelo |
| Life Span | Up to 20 years |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern |
| Habitat | Forests to Savannahs |
Learning Point
- The Kookaburra is known for its call that sounds like laughter, and is often the sound we hear in movies to try and depict a jungle environment. The Kookaburra is a type of kingfisher, but it doesn’t live around water as normal kingfishers do.
Project
- Draw a picture of a flock of kookaburras in the trees.
- Overview
- Nest
Media
Location
| Places (Blue-winged Kookaburra) | Australia, Papua New Guinea |
Fun Facts
- Their name comes from the Wiradjuri language, where the name guuguubarra is used because of the sound the birds make.
- They are carnivores that eat a variety of different small animals and insects.
- They can live up to 20 years of conditions are right.
- They are mostly found in Australia, but can also be found in some nearby places, such as Papua New Guinea.
Past Lessons
| 93 | August 23, 2023 | (North America) |