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Laughing Kookaburra
Dacelo novaeguineae
The Laughing Kookaburra is a large, robust kingfisher native to eastern Australia, easily recognized by its raucous, laughter-like call that echoes through woodlands and suburban parks. Its plumage is mostly brown and white, with a distinctive dark eye-stripe and a stout bill su…
Did you know?
- Laughing Kookaburras often form family groups where older siblings help raise new chicks, a behavior known as cooperative breeding.
- The Laughing Kookaburra's call is often used in movies to represent jungle sounds, even outside of Australia. Despite being a kingfisher, it rarely eats fish, preferring small terrestrial animals such as insects, lizards, and even small snakes.
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