Cocaburra fågel
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Kookaburras are fascinating birds native to Australia, known for their distinctive laugh-like call and striking appearance. As members of the kingfisher family, these birds are not only a delight to observe in the wild but also hold significant cultural importance in Australian heritage. With unique behaviors, such as cooperative breeding and sound mimicry, kookaburras capture the interest of birdwatchers and natur enthusiasts alike. Here are some intriguing facts that highlight their remarkable characteristics and role in the ecosystem.
Species: Kookaburras belong to the genus Dacelo, which includes kvartet distinct species. The most recognized species is the Laughing Kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae), known for its iconic call that resembles human laughter. The other three species include the Blue-winged Kookaburra (Dacelo leachii), the Rufous-bellied Kookaburra (Dacelo gaudichaud), and the Spangled Kookaburra (Dacelo tyro). Each species has unique characteristics and habitats, but all share the common trait of being large, robust birds with strong beaks adapted for hunting.
Size: The Laughing Kookaburra measures between 28 to 42 cm (11 to 17 inches) in length, making it one of
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Skrattkokaburra
Skrattkokaburra[2] (Dacelo novaeguineae) är en stor kungsfiskare i Australien, känd för sitt skrattande läte.
Artepitetet i det vetenskapliga namnet syftar på den ursprunglig antagna utbredningen i Nya Guinea.[3]
Utbredning och systematik
[redigera | redigera wikitext]Skrattkokaburran delas in i två underarter med följande utbredning:[4]
- Dacelo novaeguineae minor – förekommer i nordöstra Australien, från Cape York-halvön och söderut till Cooktown
- Dacelo novaeguineae novaeguineae – förekommer ursprungligen i östra och sydöstra Australien men har även introducerats till Tasmanien och sydvästra Australien
Levnadssätt
[redigera | redigera wikitext]Skrattkokaburran är välkänd för sitt högljudda läte som påminner om ett hjärtligt om än hysteriskt skratt. Den lever vid sötvatten och äter fisk och olika smådjur som ödlor, ormar och andra fåglars ungar. Den häckar i september till november och lägger oftast mellan två och fyra ägg.
Status och hot
[redigera | redigera wikitext]Arten har ett stort utbredningsområde, men tros minska i antal, dock inte tillräckligt kraftigt för att den ska betraktas som hotad.[1] Internationella naturvård
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Kookaburra
Genus of birds (terrestrial tree kingfishers)
For Clytoceyx, see shovel-billed kookaburra. For other uses, see Kookaburra (disambiguation).
Kookaburras (pronounced )[3][4] are terrestrialtree kingfishers of the genus Dacelo native to Australia and New Guinea, which grow to between 28 and 47&#;cm (11 and 19&#;in) in length and weigh around &#;g (11&#;oz). The name is a loanword from Wiradjuriguuguubarra, onomatopoeic of its call. The loud, distinctive call of the laughing kookaburra is widely used as a stock sound effect in situations that involve an Australian bush setting or tropical jungle, especially in older movies.[citation needed]
They are found in habitats ranging from humid forest to arid savannah, as well as in suburban areas with tall trees or near running water. Though they belong to the larger group known as "kingfishers", kookaburras are not closely associated with water.[5]
Taxonomy
[edit]The genus Dacelo was introduced by English zoologist William Elford Leach in [6] The type species is the laughing kookaburra.[1] The name Dacelo is an anagram of alcedo, the Latin word