About the Rufous-bellied Kookaburra
The rufous-bellied kookaburra, originally known as Gaudichaud's kookaburra after French botanist Charles Gaudichaud-Beaupré, is a species of kookaburra that is widely distributed through the forests of lowland New Guinea.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) |
| Species | Dacelo gaudichaud |
| Species Codes | rubkoo1, RBKO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous-bellied Kookaburra belong to?
The Rufous-bellied Kookaburra (Dacelo gaudichaud) belongs to the Kingfishers family (Alcedinidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the Rufous-bellied Kookaburra?
The rufous-bellied kookaburra, originally known as Gaudichaud's kookaburra after French botanist Charles Gaudichaud-Beaupré, is a species of kookaburra that is widely distributed through the forests of lowland New Guinea....
Where can I report a Rufous-bellied Kookaburra sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous-bellied Kookaburra on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rubkoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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