[Dacelo novaeguineae]
Habitat: Eucalyptus forests of eastern Australia
Height: 15-18”
Weight: 13-16 oz
Max Lifespan: 20 years
Incubation Period: 2-4 weeks
Number of Young: 1-5 (usually 3)
Conservation Status: Least Concern
– Gets its moniker from its manic laughter-like call
– The largest member of the kingfisher family
– Even though they are kingfishers, they eat more reptiles and rodents than fish
– Although not currently considered threatened, loss of habitat is a primary threat