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Laughing Kookaburra

 
Introduction:

The Laughing Kookaburra is not really laughing when it makes its familiar call. The cackle of the Laughing
Kookaburra is actually a territorial call to warn other birds to stay away.

Identification:

The Laughing Kookaburra is instantly recognisable in both plumage and voice. It is generally off-white below, faintly barred with dark brown, and brown on the back and wings. The tail is more rufous, broadly barred with black. There is a conspicuous dark brown eye-stripe through the face. It is one of the larger members of the kingfisher family.

Size:

40 cm to 45 cm

Similar Species:

Blue-winged Kookaburra

Distribution:

Laughing Kookaburras are found throughout eastern Australia. They have been introduced to Tasmania, the extreme south-west of Western Australia, and New Zealand. Replaced by the Blue-winged Kookaburra in central northern and north-western Australia, with some overlap in Queensland, although this species is more coastal.

Habitat:

The Laughing Kookaburra inhabits most areas where there are suitable trees.

Feeding and Diet:

Laughing Kookaburras feed mostly on insects, worms and crustaceans, although small snakes, mammals, frogs and birds may also be eaten. Prey is seized by pouncing from a suitable perch. Small prey is eaten whole, but larger prey is killed by bashing it against the ground or tree branch.

Communication:

The chuckling voice that gives this species its name is a common and familiar sound throughout the bird's range. The loud 'koo-koo-koo-koo-koo-kaa-kaa-kaa' is often sung in a chorus with other individuals. The Laughing Kookaburra also has a shorter 'koooa

Breeding Behaviours:

Laughing Kookaburras are believed to pair for life. The nest is a bare chamber in a naturally occurring tree hollow or in a burrow excavated in an arboreal (tree-dwelling) termite mound. Both sexes share the incubation duties and both care for the young. Other Laughing Kookaburras, usually offspring of the previous one to two years, act as 'helpers' during the breeding season. Every bird in the group shares all parenting duties.
Breeding Season: August to January.
Related Objects:

Related Objects


(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.45013 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Bungwahl, Myall Lakes , (32° 24' S , 152° 26' E), 28 Sep 1974

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.45398 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: Royal Botanic Gardens , (33° 53' S , 151° 13' E), 7 Jan 1976

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.45397 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: St Ives , (33° 43' S , 151° 10' E), 22 Jan 1976

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.45250 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: Glebe , (33° 53' S , 151° 11' E), Jan 1975

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.45136 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: Bathurst St , (33° 53' S , 151° 13' E), 21 Oct 1974

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.45068 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: Oatley, Oatley Park , (33° 59' S , 151° 5' E), 20 Jun 1974

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.45018 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: Asquith , (33° 41' S , 151° 6' E), 7 Mar 1974

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.45017 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Gloucester , (32° 1' S , 151° 58' E), 13 May 1974

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.45016 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Cudgewaa Station: Gundigera Creek , (30° 13' S , 149° 27' E), 8 Apr 1974

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.45014 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Cudgewaa Station: Gundigera Creek , (30° 13' S , 149° 27' E), 8 Sep 1974

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.45012 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Myall Vale, Via Wee Waa , (30° 13' S , 149° 27' E), 9 Apr 1974

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.45011 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Myall Vale, Via Wee Waa , (30° 13' S , 149° 27' E), 9 Apr 1974

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.45399 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: Avalon , (33° 38' S , 151° 20' E), 13 Nov 1975

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.45015 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Myall Vale, Via Wee Waa , (30° 13' S , 149° 27' E), 11 Apr 1974
O.47538 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Jerilderie , (35° 22' S , 145° 43' E), 10 Jun 1979

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.44222 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Wee Waa, On Tsr Near North Merah , (30° 11' S , 149° 18' E), 13 Jul 1972

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.5063 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Bellingen , (30° 27' S , 152° 54' E),
O.48607 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, Victoria, Coleraine , (37° 36' S , 141° 42' E), 20 Sep 1897
O.48289 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Cobbarah Station, Cobbora , (32° 4' S , 149° 8' E), 16 Sep 1908

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.4827 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: Rydalmere , (33° 49' S , 151° 2' E),

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.5062 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Bellingen , (30° 27' S , 152° 54' E),

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.4795 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Berrima , (34° 29' S , 150° 20' E),

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.46029 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park , (33° 39' S , 151° 8' E), 7 Nov 1976
O.47191 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Warrumbungle National Park: Canyon Camp , (31° 15' S , 148° 55' E), 12 Nov 1978
O.46926 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: Wahroonga , (33° 43' S , 151° 7' E), 1 Jan 1978

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.46266 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Ilford , (32° 58' S , 149° 51' E), 11 Jul 1977

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.46174 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: West Pymble Primary School , (33° 46' S , 151° 7' E), Dec 1976

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.46147 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Timor Rock, Near Coonabarabran , (31° 16' S , 149° 9' E), 19 Mar 1977

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.46070 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: Wahroonga , (33° 43' S , 151° 7' E), 9 Jan 1977
O.47996 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Bondi State Forest , (37° 10' S , 149° 9' E), 23 Jan 1980

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.44327 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Myall Vale Tsr, Via Wee Waa , (30° 13' S , 149° 27' E), 5 Sep 1972

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.44295 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Bungwahl Area , (32° 24' S , 152° 26' E), 8 Oct 1972

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.44666 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Cudgewaa Station, Wee Waa , (30° 13' S , 149° 27' E), 6 Sep 1973

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.44665 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Casino, 16 Miles Nw Of Coraki , (29° S , 153° 17' E), 14 Sep 1973

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.44664 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, 4 Miles W Of Ballina , (28° 52' S , 153° 29' E), 13 Sep 1973

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.44663 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Tuckean, 4 Miles E Of Coraki , (28° 56' S , 153° 22' E), 13 Sep 1973

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.44668 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Myall Vale, 14 Miles W Of Narrabri , (30° 20' S , 149° 47' E), 4 Sep 1973

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.44421 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: Berowra , (33° 38' S , 151° 9' E), 4 Nov 1972

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.44669 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Myall Vale, 14 Miles W Of Narrabri , (30° 20' S , 149° 47' E), 4 Sep 1973

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.44321 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Merah, 8 Miles W Of Wee Waa , (30° 14' S , 149° 12' E), 6 Sep 1972

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.44320 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Myall Vale, Via Wee Waa , (30° 13' S , 149° 27' E), 5 Sep 1972

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.44319 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Merah, 8 Miles W Of Wee Waa , (30° 14' S , 149° 12' E), 6 Sep 1972

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.5064 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Bellingen , (30° 27' S , 152° 54' E),

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.44235 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Myall Vale, Between Wee Waa And Narrabri , (30° 20' S , 149° 47' E), 12 Jul 1972
O.64004 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Brindley Park, Merriwa , (32° 6' S , 150° 22' E), 8 Oct 1923

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.44502 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: Hyde Park , (33° 53' S , 151° 13' E), 1 Jul 1973

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.44962 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, The Pines, Cooyal Via Mudgee , (32° 27' S , 149° 46' E), 27 Mar 1974

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.45009 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park: Bobbin Head , (33° 39' S , 151° 8' E), 29 May 1973

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.44146 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Bulga , (32° 39' S , 151° 1' E), 6 Apr 1972

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.45007 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Dorrigo District , (30° 20' S , 152° 43' E), Jul 1971
O.70801 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Mullamuddy: Near Mudgee , (32° 37' S , 149° 41' E), 23 May 2003

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.44965 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Balmoral, Cooyal, Via Mudgee , (32° 29' S , 149° 44' E), 27 Mar 1974

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.44667 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Myall Vale, 14 Miles W Of Narrabri , (30° 20' S , 149° 47' E), 4 Sep 1973

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.44963 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Balmoral, Cooyal, Via Mudgee , (32° 29' S , 149° 44' E), 27 Mar 1974

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.45010 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Royal National Park: Bertram Stevens Dr , (34° 10' S , 151° 4' E), 31 Jan 1973

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.44774 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Sunny Corner State Forest , (33° 24' S , 149° 51' E), 7 Nov 1973

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.44672 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Wee Waa Area , (30° 13' S , 149° 27' E), 26 Aug 1973

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.44671 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, 4 Miles W Of Ballina , (28° 52' S , 153° 29' E), 13 Sep 1973

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.44670 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Merah, 8 Miles W Of Wee Waa , (30° 14' S , 149° 12' E), 5 Sep 1973

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.44964 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Balmoral, Cooyal, Via Mudgee , (32° 29' S , 149° 44' E), 27 Mar 1974

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.7686 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Ourimbah , (33° 22' S , 151° 22' E),
O.66399 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: Avalon District , (33° 38' S , 151° 20' E), 28 Aug 1959
O.68216 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Hartley , (33° 33' S , 150° 11' E), 8 Nov 1996
O.68391 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Bandon Grove , (32° 18' S , 151° 43' E),
O.68581 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, North Jack, Bathurst , (33° 25' S , 149° 35' E), 17 Oct 1910
O.68582 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: Cheltenham , (33° 45' S , 151° 5' E), 28 Sep 1908
O.68583 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Bathurst Experimental Farm , (33° 25' S , 149° 35' E), 7 Nov 1909
O.68584 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, Queensland, Freshwater Ck, Cairns , (16° 52' S , 145° 42' E), 6 Nov 1904
O.68585 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Sydney; Beecroft , (33° 45' S , 151° 4' E), 19 Oct 1916
O.69124 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Byron Bay: Ewingsdale Rd , (28° 39' S , 153° 37' E), 29 Jul 1997
O.69127 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, Queensland, Shoalwater Bay Mta: 3Km W Williamson Airstrip , (22° 28' 38" S , 150° 9' 19" E), 31 Jan 1992
O.65510 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Coutts Crossing , (29° 50' S , 152° 53' E), 13 Mar 1991

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.8460 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: Kingswood , (33° 45' S , 150° 43' E),

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.44966 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Home Rule, Via Mudgee , (32° 25' S , 149° 38' E), 28 Mar 1974
O.70847 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: Berowra , (33° 38' S , 151° 9' E), 7 Mar 2004
O.9941 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Wambangalang , (32° 15' S , 148° 37' E), 24 Oct 1893

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.7591 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: Australian Museum , (33° 53' S , 151° 13' E),

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.8269 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Thirribir, Boggabri , (30° 42' S , 150° 3' E),

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.7955 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: Camden , (34° 3' S , 150° 42' E),

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.7832 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Sydney; Beecroft , (33° 45' S , 151° 4' E),

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.7831 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Sydney; Beecroft , (33° 45' S , 151° 4' E),
O.65179 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, 16 Km S Of Nowra , (35° 2' S , 150° 35' E), 2 May 1991
O.9940 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Wambangalang , (32° 15' S , 148° 37' E), 24 Oct 1893
O.57980 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Wollongbar, 14 Km E Of Lismore , (28° 49' S , 153° 24' E), 3 Nov 1921
O.52917 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Erin Stein , (29° 44' S , 151° 44' E), 15 Oct 1921
O.53104 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Bondi State Forest , (37° 10' S , 149° 9' E), 23 Jan 1980
O.53286 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: West Ryde , (33° 49' S , 151° 5' E), 2 Sep 1980
O.54946 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Cardington , (32° 53' S , 148° 54' E), 1868
O.54947 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Tindarey , (31° 7' S , 145° 50' E),
O.54948 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Cardington , (32° 53' S , 148° 54' E), 1868
O.55973 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: Ermington , (33° 49' S , 151° 3' E), 8 Oct 1892
O.56004 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Nepean R, 8 Km N Of Penrith , (33° 41' S , 150° 47' E),
O.56335 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Armidale , (30° 31' S , 151° 40' E), 1883
O.56417 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Hawkesbury River, Nth Sackville Ferry Crossing , (33° 30' S , 150° 52' E), 3 Apr 1982
O.57107 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, 3 Km E Of Nowra, 1 Km Se Of Culburra/Currarong , (34° 57' S , 150° 44' E), May 1983
O.57122 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Patonga Rd, Near Warrah Trig Turnoff, Via Pearl Beach , (33° 33' S , 151° 18' E), 8 Sep 1983
O.66129 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Kosciusko National Park: Yarrangobilly , (35° 39' S , 148° 28' E), 2 Jun 1983
O.59916 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Bulahdelah Area, Pacific Hwy , (32° 25' S , 152° 12' E), 25 Oct 1987
O.64003 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Brindley Park, Merriwa , (32° 6' S , 150° 22' E), 21 Sep 1913

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.6264 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Royal National Park: Garie , (34° 10' S , 151° 5' E),

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.6263 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Royal National Park: Garie , (34° 10' S , 151° 5' E),

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.6262 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Royal National Park: Garie , (34° 10' S , 151° 5' E),

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.6261 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Royal National Park: Garie , (34° 10' S , 151° 5' E),
O.57161 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, 1 Km E Of Talbingo , (35° 34' S , 148° 20' E), May 1982
O.60240 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: Clifton Gardens , (33° 50' S , 151° 15' E), 17 Jan 1988
O.57712 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Kosciusko National Park: Black Perry Lookout , (35° 39' S , 148° 23' E), 1982
O.59217 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Port Macquarie , (31° 27' S , 152° 55' E), 16 Feb 1983
O.58887 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, 5 Km Sw Of Mt Coricudgy, 33 Km Ese Of Rylstone , (32° 52' S , 150° 20' E), 22 Dec 1985
O.58559 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Jamberoo Rd, Macquarie Pass , (34° 35' S , 150° 37' E), 13 May 1985
O.58536 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Peaks Rd, 6 Km From Dorrigo , (30° 20' S , 152° 42' E), 13 Nov 1982
O.52916 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Erin Stein , (29° 44' S , 151° 44' E), 22 Oct 1920
O.60515 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: Campbelltown: Aird Tip , (34° 4' S , 150° 49' E), 12 Nov 1988

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.15672 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, "Inglewood" Colo Vale , (34° 24' S , 150° 29' E),

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.22741 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: Manly , (33° 48' S , 151° 17' E), Jun 1876
A.2381 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: Cabramatta , (33° 53' S , 150° 56' E),
B.8583 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, Queensland, Fraser Is , (25° 15' S , 150° 10' E),
O.10140 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Lewis Ponds, Via Orange , (33° 16' S , 149° 16' E), 3 Sep 1897
O.10141 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Lewis Ponds, Via Orange , (33° 16' S , 149° 16' E), 3 Sep 1897
O.10142 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Lewis Ponds, Via Orange , (33° 16' S , 149° 16' E), 3 Sep 1897
O.10143 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Lewis Ponds, Via Orange , (33° 16' S , 149° 16' E), 3 Sep 1897

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.11315 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Wallerawang , (33° 25' S , 150° 4' E),

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.12060 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Orange , (33° 17' S , 149° 6' E),

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.12061 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Orange , (33° 17' S , 149° 6' E),

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.12062 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Orange , (33° 17' S , 149° 6' E),
A.16603 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Cambewarra , (34° 49' S , 150° 34' E),

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.22740 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Dubbo , (32° 15' S , 148° 37' E), Jul 1876

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.2267 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Ballina, Richmond River , (28° 52' S , 153° 34' E),

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.21182 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Clarence River , (29° 18' S , 152° 32' E),

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.20862 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Buddah Lake, Trangie , (32° 4' S , 148° 8' E),

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.18289 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: Dobroyde Estate, Haberfield , (33° 53' S , 151° 8' E),

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.14631 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Grafton District , (29° 41' S , 152° 56' E),

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.15822 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Copmanhurst, Upper Clarence River , (29° 35' S , 152° 46' E),

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.15821 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Copmanhurst, Upper Clarence River , (29° 35' S , 152° 46' E),

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.15674 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, "Inglewood" Colo Vale , (34° 24' S , 150° 29' E),
A.16602 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Cambewarra , (34° 49' S , 150° 34' E),

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.44058 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park , (33° 39' S , 151° 8' E), 3 Sep 1972

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.45008 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Royal National Park: Garie Beach , (34° 9' S , 151° 4' E), 2 Jul 1971
O.71026 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Forster: Lakes Way: Green Point Turnoff , (32° 15' S , 152° 32' E), 1 Dec 2004
O.71390 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Grafton Region , (29° 46' S , 152° 56' E), 14 Oct 1996
O.71889 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) ,
O.71961 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) ,
O.71963 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) ,
O.72596 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) ,

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.72621 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: St Ives , (33° 43' S , 151° 10' E), 31 May 1993
A.18990 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Hay , (34° 30' S , 144° 51' E),
O.73313 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Narooma , Aug 2009
A.16505 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Goulburn , (34° 45' S , 149° 43' E),

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.74426 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, No Data ,

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.74256 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Bilpin: western side of Bilpin, Bells Line of Rd , (33° 29' S , 150° 30' E), 18 Aug 2008
O.73836 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, Bonville, 119 Bradford Drive , (30° 22' S , 153° 1' E), 7 Aug 2010

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.73518 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - No Data ,
O.73326 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: Caringbah: Kingsway , Oct 2008

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.15675 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, "Inglewood" Colo Vale , (34° 24' S , 150° 29' E),

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.73510 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - No Data ,

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.3738 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Bowral District , (34° 29' S , 150° 25' E),

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.35016 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, Victoria, Melbourne: Vermont , (37° 50' S , 145° 12' E), 14 Oct 1933

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.42263 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: North Sydney , (33° 49' S , 151° 12' E), 12 May 1967

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.23597 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Clyde River , (35° 13' S , 150° 16' E),

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.42232 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Sydney Area , (33° 53' S , 151° 13' E),

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.42216 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Jenolan State Forest , (33° 45' S , 150° 4' E), 19 Feb 1967

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.42523 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: Kellyville , (33° 42' S , 150° 57' E), 26 Aug 1967

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.41762 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Upper Allyn R, Via Eccleston , (32° 10' S , 151° 30' E), 16 Feb 1966

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.42524 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Central Mangrove , (33° 18' S , 151° 14' E), 15 Aug 1967

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.36272 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Buckinbah, Yeoval , (33° 23' S , 149° 10' E), Oct 1896

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.35696 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: St Marys , (33° 46' S , 150° 46' E), 1 Oct 1931

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.35695 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: St Marys , (33° 46' S , 150° 46' E), 8 Nov 1931

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.35694 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: Doonside , (33° 46' S , 150° 52' E), 13 Oct 1932

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.35693 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: Doonside , (33° 46' S , 150° 52' E), 20 Oct 1932

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.35692 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: Doonside , (33° 46' S , 150° 52' E), 8 Oct 1932

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.41994 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Springwood , (33° 42' S , 150° 34' E), 5 Jul 1966

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.43885 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Balmoral, Stoney Creek, Via Mudgee , (32° 29' S , 149° 44' E), 17 Jun 1971

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.44057 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park , (33° 39' S , 151° 8' E), 4 Sep 1972

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.44020 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: Berowra , (33° 38' S , 151° 9' E), 3 Jan 1972

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.44003 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Jindamar, Turondale, Via Bathurst , (33° 6' S , 149° 36' E), 8 Oct 1970

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.43957 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Wire Lagoon, Wee Waa , (30° 13' S , 149° 27' E), 9 Sep 1971

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.43941 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Broke , (32° 45' S , 151° 6' E), 9 Sep 1971

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.15673 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, "Inglewood" Colo Vale , (34° 24' S , 150° 29' E),

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.43886 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Balmoral, Stoney Creek, Via Mudgee , (32° 29' S , 149° 44' E), 15 Jun 1971

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.42262 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: Lane Cove , (33° 49' S , 151° 10' E), 23 Apr 1967

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.43884 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Balmoral, Stoney Creek, Via Mudgee , (32° 29' S , 149° 44' E), 17 Jun 1971

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.43873 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Balmoral, Stoney Creek, Via Mudgee , (32° 29' S , 149° 44' E), 16 Jun 1971

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.43872 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Avondale, Stoney Creek, Mudgee , (32° 36' S , 149° 35' E), 16 Jun 1971

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.43871 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Avondale, Stoney Creek, Mudgee , (32° 36' S , 149° 35' E), 16 Jun 1971

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.43715 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: Leichhardt , (33° 53' S , 151° 9' E), 5 Oct 1970

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.42710 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Daisybed Ck, Near Coolac 10 Miles Ne Of Gundagai , (34° 56' S , 148° 10' E), 21 Mar 1967

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.43935 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Winburndale Nature Reserve, Bathurst , (33° 25' S , 149° 35' E), 9 Sep 1970

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.25060 - Dacelo leachii Vigors & Horsfield, 1827 - Australia, Queensland, Coomooboolaroo, Duaringa , (23° 52' S , 149° 34' E),

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.25059 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, Queensland, Moora Plains, Westwood , (23° 37' S , 150° 9' E), 13 Oct 1911

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.34272 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: Blacktown , (33° 46' S , 150° 54' E), 21 Oct 1906

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.25617 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: Roseville , (33° 47' S , 151° 10' E), 3 Oct 1898

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.272 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: Manly , (33° 48' S , 151° 17' E),

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.27910 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Berrima , (34° 29' S , 150° 20' E),

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.27911 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Berrima , (34° 29' S , 150° 20' E),

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.28875 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Blackheath , (33° 38' S , 150° 17' E), 1903

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.28876 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Lithgow , (33° 29' S , 150° 10' E), 1902

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.28877 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Lithgow , (33° 29' S , 150° 10' E), Oct 1898

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.30303 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Wyee , (33° 11' S , 151° 29' E), 1913

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.30304 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Wyee , (33° 11' S , 151° 29' E), 1913

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.23598 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, Queensland, Wide Bay , (25° 46' S , 153° E),

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.34270 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Yass , (34° 51' S , 148° 55' E), 3 Oct 1908

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.3353 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, Queensland, Herberton Area , (17° 22' S , 145° 23' E),

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.3352 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, Queensland, Herberton Area , (17° 22' S , 145° 23' E),

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.33171 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Yanco Station , (34° 36' S , 146° 25' E), 4 Oct 1932

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.3247 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Sassafras , (35° 6' S , 150° 16' E),

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.3245 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Sassafras , (35° 6' S , 150° 16' E),

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.3244 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Sassafras , (35° 6' S , 150° 16' E),

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.3243 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Sassafras , (35° 6' S , 150° 16' E),

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.32424 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: Northwood , (33° 50' S , 151° 11' E),

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.3246 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Sassafras , (35° 6' S , 150° 16' E),

(c) assumed Australian Museum.

O.34271 - Dacelo novaeguineae (Hermann, 1783) - Australia, New South Wales, Lewis Ponds, Via Orange , (33° 16' S , 149° 16' E), 12 Oct 1900