Blue-winged Kookaburra

Grallina bruijnii

The Blue-winged Kookaburra is a large kingfisher native to northern Australia and southern New Guinea. It is known for its distinctive laughing call that echoes through the forest. This bird has a striking appearance with a white head and underparts, blue wings, and a brownish body. It is often found near water sources such as rivers, creeks, and ponds where it hunts for fish, insects, and small reptiles. The Blue-winged Kookaburra is a territorial species and forms monogamous pairs. Its population is considered stable, but it faces threats from habitat loss and deforestation.

Habitat: Woodlands and open forests