About the Shovel-billed Kookaburra
The Shovel-billed Kookaburra (Dacelo rex) is a species of bird in the Kingfishers family (Alcedinidae), within the order Coraciiformes. This family contains 117 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code shbkoo1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) |
| Species | Dacelo rex |
| Species Codes | shbkoo1, SBKO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Shovel-billed Kookaburra belong to?
The Shovel-billed Kookaburra (Dacelo rex) belongs to the Kingfishers family (Alcedinidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the Shovel-billed Kookaburra?
The Shovel-billed Kookaburra is a member of the Kingfishers family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Shovel-billed Kookaburra sighting?
You can log sightings of Shovel-billed Kookaburra on eBird (ebird.org) using species code shbkoo1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Kingfishers 117 species
More Birds in Order Coraciiformes
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Quick Stats
Coraciiformes
Order
117
Species in Family
3
iNat Observations
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