Shovel-billed Kookaburra

Dacelo rex · Species of bird
Order
Coraciiformes
Codes
shbkoo1, SBKO

About the Shovel-billed Kookaburra

The shovel-billed kookaburra, also known as the shovel-billed kingfisher, is a large, approximately 33 cm (13 in) long, dark brown tree kingfisher with a heavy, short, and broad bill that is unique among the kingfishers. It has a dark head with a rufous stripe behind the eyes, a white throat, a rufous neck collar and underparts, a bright blue rump, brown iris, brownish-black bill with paler mandible, and pale feet. Both sexes are similar in appearance, but are easily recognized from the colour of the tail. The male has a dark bluish tail while female's is rufous. The juvenile has a female-like plumage with scale-patterned feathers.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderCoraciiformes
FamilyKingfishers (Alcedinidae)
SpeciesDacelo rex
Species Codesshbkoo1, 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, also known as the shovel-billed kingfisher, is a large, approximately 33 cm (13 in) long, dark brown tree kingfisher with a heavy, short, and broad bill that is unique among the kingfishers. It has a dark head with a rufous stripe behind the eyes, a white throat, a rufo...

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.