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Kookaburras are native to Australia, New Guinea and the Aru Islands, in southeastern Indonesia. They are found naturally in Australia's eastern mainland states (those bordering the Pacific Ocean) of Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, and have been introduced to the island state of Tasmania. They have also been introduced into New Zealand. All of these countries are in the Pacific.
They are not found in the USA, so are not found in any if the US Pacific states.
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∙ 12y agoKookaburras are large kingfishers native to Australia, New Guinea and the Aru Islands, in southeastern Indonesia. They have also been introduced into New Zealand.
The Australian states where they are found are the eastern states of Queensland (except for the far western, arid regions), New South Wales, Victoria and the eastern parts of South Australia. Although not found naturally in Tasmania, they have been introduced to Australia's island state, and also to the far south-west of Western Australia.
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Does the Kookaburra's laugh sound similar to the Common Loon or the Pacific Loon?
No. The raucous laugh of a kookaburra is quite unlike any other bird's call.
What is the state bird of New South Wales?
It is Kookaburra.
Why is the kookaburra Australian?
Perhaps the kookaburra is the NSW bird emblem because it is common to that state. The kookaburra occurs naturally throughout the eastern Australian mainland states and areas of the north.Alternative explanation:The kookaburra may also have been chosen as the state bird emblem as kookaburra is a loan word from the Wiradjuri guuguubarra. The Wiradjuri people are indigenous to New South Wales.
What is the difference between a laughing kookaburra and a normal kookaburra?
A Laughing kookaburra IS a normal kookaburra, and the only one completely native to Australia alone. It is one of four universally recognised species of kookaburra, the others being the Blue-winged kookaburra, Spangled kookaburra and Rufous-bellied kookaburra.
What was the NSW bird emblem before the kookaburra?
There has been no other bird emblem for New South Wales. The kookaburra was made the official bird emblem of the state in 1971.
What kind of animal is a kookaburra?
A kookaburra is a bird - a species of kingfisher.
Is this how you spell Kookaburra?
"Kookaburra" is the correct spelling.
How does a kookaburra and how long does a kookaburra sleep?
it is unknown
How do you make a kookaburra laugh?
The kookaburra's laugh is a territorial call. People cannot make a kookaburra laugh.
What is the smallest state in the pacific states?
Hawaii is the smallest US state on the Pacific coast. Washington State is the smallest of the mainland states on the Pacific Coast.
What is 5 synonyms for a kookaburra?
Sorry there are no synonymous for kookaburra.
Why does the kookaburra have a tiger tail?
The kookaburra does not have a tiger tail.
