Laughing Kookaburra Dacelo novaeguineae
The coach potato of the forest, the laughing kookaburra stays in the same territory all year long.
ORIGIN:
Australia
HABITAT:
Medium dense woodland areas
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
1 lb
Height: 18 in
DIET:
Frogs, snakes, fish and invertebrates
PREDATORS:
Birds of prey
NATURAL DEFENSES:
Strong neck muscles
REPRODUCTION:
25-day incubation; sexually mature at 1 yr
THREATS:
None
LIFE EXPECTANCY:
Up to 30 yrs in human care
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