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Laughing Kookaburra

Dacelo novaeguineae

Description:

The Laughing Kookaburra is instantly recognisable in both plumage and voice. It is generally off-white below, faintly barred with dark brown, and brown on the back and wings. The tail is more rufous, broadly barred with black. There is a conspicuous dark brown eye-stripe through the face. It is one of the larger members of the kingfisher family.

Habitat:

Gum and eucalypt coastal area

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CharliePrice
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CharliePrice

Tasmania, Australia

Spotted on Oct 8, 2014
Submitted on Oct 14, 2014

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