Blue-winged Kookaburra
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About the Blue-winged Kookaburra
Also known as: Barking Jackass, Blue-winged Kingfisher, Fawn-breasted Kingfisher, Howling Jackass, Jackass, Leach's Kingfisher
The Blue-winged Kookaburra is a large, stocky species of kingfisher native to Australia and New Guinea. They are named for their lovely blue wings; they also sport brown shoulders and blue rumps. Males have blue tails, while female tails are rufous.
Blue-winged Kookaburras are carnivorous. They are skilled land hunters and eat a wide variety of prey, including reptiles, frogs, small birds, snakes, insects, and small mammals.
Blue-winged Kookaburras are cooperative breeders, and will live in family groups of up to 12 birds. Their preferred habitat is open woodland, paperback swamp, or developed farmland.
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Details & Statistics
Added to Birdorable
Hatched June 18, 2010
Scientific Name
Dacelo leachii
Bird Family
Measurements
Length:
15 to 17 inches
(38.1 to 43.2 cm)
Wingspan:
inches
( cm)
Weight:
9 to 12 ounces
(255.1 to 340.2 grams)
Range
International Names
Czech
ledňák kukabura
Danish
Hvidhovedet Latterfugl
Dutch
Blauwvleugelkookaburra
Finnish
sininauraja
French
Martin-chasseur à ailes bleues
German
Haubenliest
Italian
Kookaburra aliazzurre
Japanese
アオバネワライカワセミ (aobanewaraikawasemi)
Norwegian
Larmekokaburra
Polish
kukabura modroskrzydla
Russian
Голубокрылая
Spanish
Cucaburra Aliazul
