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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:

The Laughing Kookaburra inhabits most areas where there are suitable trees.

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4 Comments

BobHoward
BobHoward 11 years ago

Ty Bud.. :)

BudShinall
BudShinall 11 years ago

Great photo,

BobHoward
BobHoward 11 years ago

ty... :)

AliceGreenup
AliceGreenup 11 years ago

Amazing photos! Thanks for adding them to the mission!

BobHoward
Spotted by
BobHoward

New South Wales, Australia

Spotted on Apr 7, 2012
Submitted on Jun 20, 2012

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