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Dacelo Novaeguineae Collection

The Laughing Kookaburra, scientifically known as Dacelo novaeguineae, is a fascinating wild bird found in various parts of Australia

Background imageDacelo Novaeguineae Collection: Laughing Kookaburra A wild bird at Healesville Sanctuary, Victoria, Australia

Laughing Kookaburra A wild bird at Healesville Sanctuary, Victoria, Australia
DH-4375 Laughing Kookaburra A wild bird at Healesville Sanctuary, Victoria, Australia. Dacelo novaeguineae Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageDacelo Novaeguineae Collection: Laughing kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae) Tasmania, Australia

Laughing kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae) Tasmania, Australia

Background imageDacelo Novaeguineae Collection: Dacelo novaeguineae, laughing kookaburra

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

Background imageDacelo Novaeguineae Collection: Laughing kookaburra, Dacelo novaeguineae (Gigantic dacelo, Dacelo gigantea)

Laughing kookaburra, Dacelo novaeguineae (Gigantic dacelo, Dacelo gigantea)
FLO5005701 Laughing kookaburra, Dacelo novaeguineae (Gigantic dacelo, Dacelo gigantea). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Background imageDacelo Novaeguineae Collection: Kookaburras Feeding at a Nest in a Tree, 1892 (w / c on paper)

Kookaburras Feeding at a Nest in a Tree, 1892 (w / c on paper)
CW224237 Kookaburras Feeding at a Nest in a Tree, 1892 (w/c on paper) by Cayley, Neville Henry Peniston (1853-1903); 55.8x44.4 cm; Private Collection; eChristopher Wood Gallery, London

Background imageDacelo Novaeguineae Collection: Dacelo novaeguineae, Laughing Kookaburra in flight, side view

Dacelo novaeguineae, Laughing Kookaburra in flight, side view

Background imageDacelo Novaeguineae Collection: Laughing Kookaburra ( Dacelo novaeguineae or Dacelo gigas ), Sydney, New South Wales

Laughing Kookaburra ( Dacelo novaeguineae or Dacelo gigas ), Sydney, New South Wales
Laughing Kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae or Dacelo gigas), Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Background imageDacelo Novaeguineae Collection: Laughing Kookaburra, Dacelo novaeguineae, brown and white bird with a grey tail on a branch

Laughing Kookaburra, Dacelo novaeguineae, brown and white bird with a grey tail on a branch

Background imageDacelo Novaeguineae Collection: Laughing Kookaburra, Dacelo novaeguineae, front view

Laughing Kookaburra, Dacelo novaeguineae, front view

Background imageDacelo Novaeguineae Collection: Laughing Kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae) perching on branch, bill open

Laughing Kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae) perching on branch, bill open

Background imageDacelo Novaeguineae Collection: Laughing Kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae), perching on a branch, side view

Laughing Kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae), perching on a branch, side view

Background imageDacelo Novaeguineae Collection: Rear view of a Laughing Kookaburra (Dacelo novaguineae), perching on a branch, head in profile

Rear view of a Laughing Kookaburra (Dacelo novaguineae), perching on a branch, head in profile

Background imageDacelo Novaeguineae Collection: Laughing kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae), Engraving by John Gould

Laughing kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae), Engraving by John Gould
Zoology - Birds - Coraciiformes - Laughing kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae). Engraving by John Gould

Background imageDacelo Novaeguineae Collection: A couple of Kookaburras sitting and facing the same way

A couple of Kookaburras sitting and facing the same way

Background imageDacelo Novaeguineae Collection: A couple of chick Kookaburras standing facing away from each other, one with its beak open

A couple of chick Kookaburras standing facing away from each other, one with its beak open

Background imageDacelo Novaeguineae Collection: A couple of Kookaburras sitting facing away from each other, one with its beak open

A couple of Kookaburras sitting facing away from each other, one with its beak open

Background imageDacelo Novaeguineae Collection: A couple of Kookaburras sit facing away from each other

A couple of Kookaburras sit facing away from each other

Background imageDacelo Novaeguineae Collection: Two featherless Kookaburra chicks huddle together

Two featherless Kookaburra chicks huddle together

Background imageDacelo Novaeguineae Collection: Dacela novaeguineae, laughing kookaburra

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

Background imageDacelo Novaeguineae Collection: Laughing kookaburra feeding

Laughing kookaburra feeding
Laughing kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae) eating a mouse. This bird is a member of the kingfisher family. It occurs throughout eastern Australia and has been introduced to Tasmania

Background imageDacelo Novaeguineae Collection: Laughing kookaburra

Laughing kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae) on a branch. This bird is a member of the kingfisher family. It occurs throughout eastern Australia and has been introduced to Tasmania

Background imageDacelo Novaeguineae Collection: Laughing Kookaburra Close-up Queensland, Australia

Laughing Kookaburra Close-up Queensland, Australia
ROY-344 Laughing Kookaburra - Close-up Queensland, Australia Dacelo novaeguineae Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way


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The Laughing Kookaburra, scientifically known as Dacelo novaeguineae, is a fascinating wild bird found in various parts of Australia. One such place where you can spot this beautiful creature is the Healesville Sanctuary in Victoria. With its distinctive brown and white feathers and a grey tail, the Laughing Kookaburra stands out among other birds. Another location to catch a glimpse of these magnificent creatures is Tasmania, Australia. Here, the Laughing Kookaburra showcases its unique features while perched on branches or soaring through the sky. Its side view during flight reveals its graceful movements and impressive wingspan. Back in Sydney, New South Wales, you can witness the grandeur up close. This species has become an iconic symbol of Australian wildlife due to its distinct call that resembles laughter echoing through the trees. Travelers exploring Melbourne's Dandenong Ranges may stumble upon Grants Reserve within Dandenong National Park—a perfect habitat for these kookaburras. As they feed at their nests high up in trees or perch on branches with bills open wide, it's hard not to be captivated by their presence. Whether you encounter them at Healesville Sanctuary or amidst nature reserves like Grants Reserve, one thing remains certain—the Laughing Kookaburra never fails to leave observers mesmerized by its beauty and enchanting calls that resonate throughout Australia's diverse landscapes.