Dacelo Collection

Dacelo novaeguineae, laughing kookaburra
Drawing No. 57, watercolour by George Raper (1792) from The Raper Collection

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Close up of Kookaburra, Tasmania, Australia Date: 27/07/2006

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Australia, Tasmania. Kookaburra Date: 27/07/2006

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Laughing kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae), North Stradbroke Island, Queensland coast, Australia. Date: 17/06/2006

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Laughing Kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae or Dacelo gigas), Shelly Beach, New South Wales, Australia Date: 02/02/2006

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Laughing Kookaburra ( Dacelo novaeguineae or Dacelo gigas ), Nambucca Heads, New South Wales, Australia Date: 02/02/2006

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Laughing Kookaburra ( Dacelo novaeguineae or Dacelo gigas ), Nambucca Heads, New South Wales, Australia Date: 02/02/2006

Kookaburra (Dacelo gigas), Australia
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Laughing kookaburra, Dacelo novaeguineae (Gigantic dacelo, Dacelo gigantea). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological

Red-tailed comet, Sappho sparganurus, and rufous-collared kingfisher, Actenoides concretus.Handcoloured engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles d Orbignys

Kingfisher, Alcedo atthis, and laughing kookaburra, Dacelo novaeguineae. Martin pecheur, martin chasseur. Handcoloured steel engraving by Pedretti after an illustration by Adolph Fries

Blue-winged kookaburra, Dacelo leachii (Leachs kingfisher). Handcoloured engraving from a specimen in the Linnean Society Museum from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by the Baron Cuvier, London

Rufous-bellied kookaburra, Dacelo gaudichaud (Gaudichauds kingfisher). Handcoloured engraving after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith of a specimen in the Paris Museum from Edward Griffiths

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Blue-winged Kookaburra (Dacelo leachii) Date:

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Laughing Kookaburra taking food on ground (Dacelo novaeguineae) Date:

Dacela novaeguineae, laughing kookaburra
Watercolour 159 by the Port Jackson Painter from the Watling Collection titled Great Brown Kingfisher, Goo-ge-na-gan

Dacelo tyro, spangled kookaburra
Plate 51 from John Goulds The Birds of Asia, Vol. 1, (1850-83). Hand coloured lithograph

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"Dacelo: The Laughing Kookaburra of Australia" Meet the Dacelo novaeguineae, commonly known as the laughing kookaburra. With its distinctive call that resembles human laughter, this bird never fails to bring a smile to anyone's face. DDE-90026217, DDE-90026216, DDE-90026175 - these unique identification codes represent different individuals of this fascinating species. Each one has its own personality and charm. In Australia, where they are native, the kookaburras reign supreme. Their vibrant blue wings and brownish-orange plumage make them a sight to behold in the wild. But it's not just their appearance that captivates us; it's also their behavior. These birds are highly social creatures and often live in family groups called "clans. " They communicate with each other through various vocalizations and even engage in duets during courtship rituals. Did you know that there is historical evidence of a laughing kookaburra at London Zoo back in October 1924? A black-and-white photograph captured this momentous occasion when people from around the world marveled at this exotic bird. The connection between kingfishers and kookaburras is undeniable. Alcedo atthis, another stunning avian species known as the kingfisher, shares some similarities with our beloved dacelo gigas. Both possess remarkable hunting skills and an affinity for water habitats. One cannot help but be enchanted by the red-tailed comet (Sappho sparganurus) fluttering alongside our majestic kookaburra. Nature truly showcases its artistic palette when these two magnificent birds cross paths.