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Field Guide to Birds of North America
Species Overview
Identification
Behavior
Portrait
Laughing Kookaburra
Dacelo novaeguineae
Order
CORACIIFORMES
Family
Kingfishers (Alcedinidae)
Code 4
Non AOU
Code 6
Non AOU
ITIS
HEAD
Bill Shape:
Specialized
Eye Color:
Brown
Head pattern:
Masked, Crested or plumed
Crown Color:
White
Forehead Color:
White with gray at base of bill.
Nape Color:
White
Throat Color:
White
Cere color:
No Data
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BODY
Length Range:
43-46 cm (17-18 in)
Weight:
340-453 g (12-16 oz)
Size:
Large (16 - 32 in)
Color Primary:
White, Gray
Underparts:
White
Upperparts:
Blue-gray
Back Pattern:
Solid
Belly Pattern:
Solid
Breast Pattern:
Solid
FLIGHT
Flight Pattern:
Direct flight with rapid wing beats.
Wingspan Range:
64-66 cm (25-26 in)
Wing Shape:
Pointed-Wings
Tail shape:
Pointed Tail
Tail Pattern:
Barred
Upper Tail:
Brown with black barring.
Under Tail:
White
Leg Color:
Gray
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Parts of a Standing bird
X
Head Feathers and Markings
X
Parts of a Flying bird
X