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
| 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, 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.