Animals - Animal types and traits - Kookaburra - Bird taxonomy
Which bird family does the kookaburra belong to?
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The kookaburra belongs to the kingfisher family.
The kookaburra belongs to the kingfisher family. This surprises many people because its sturdy body and famous call, which sounds like human laughter, hardly resemble the kingfishers familiar in many parts of the world. The laughing kookaburra is even one of the largest members of this bird group.
Source: BirdLife Australia
