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Shovel-billed Kookaburra
Dacelo rex
Shovel-billed Kookaburra (Dacelo rex) — Kingfishers & Rollers of Australia & Oceania.
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The Shovel-billed Kookaburra (Dacelo rex) is a member of the Alcedinidae family found in Australia & Oceania. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Coraciiformes
- Family Alcedinidae Kingfishers
- Genus Dacelo
- Species rex
Quick facts
- Family
- Alcedinidae
- Order
- Coraciiformes
Biology & behaviour
The Shovel-billed Kookaburra (Dacelo rex) is a member of the Alcedinidae family, within the order Coraciiformes. It occurs naturally across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU New Guinea (except Trans-Fly, sc New Guinea).
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Shovel-billed Kookaburra live?
The Shovel-billed Kookaburra is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU New Guinea (except Trans-Fly, sc New Guinea).
What family does the Shovel-billed Kookaburra belong to?
The Shovel-billed Kookaburra (Dacelo rex) belongs to the Alcedinidae family, in the order Coraciiformes.
Is the Shovel-billed Kookaburra endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Conservation
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