Least ConcernLaughing Kookaburra
Dacelo novaeguineae
Birds · Podargiformes · Podargidae
Podargus strigoides
The species is abundant and widely distributed; it faces no significant short-term risk.
The tawny frogmouth is a nocturnal bird with a broad, flattened bill and plumage marbled in greys and browns. By day it perches on a branch, stretches its neck upwards, closes its eyes and becomes an extension of the wood, indistinguishable even at close range. At night it hunts large insects, mice and reptiles from a perch. It is very common in Australian gardens and even so hardly anyone sees it.
Weight
157 g – 680 g
Size
34 cm – 53 cm
Life expectancy
14 years
Diet
Carnivore
Feeds mainly on other animals.
Activity
Nocturnal
Active mainly at night.
Social structure
In pairs
Usually lives in pairs, sometimes for life.
Sighting difficulty
Easy
Sources consulted: https://www.iucnredlist.org/ | https://animaldiversity.org/ | https://es.wikipedia.org/
Parks and dive sites where this species has been documented — showing 10 of 51.
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The pins mark the parks where its presence is documented.
