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Laughing Kookaburra

Dacelo novaeguineae

Description:

Large kingfisher - 46cm. Dark patch behind dark eye and limited silver-blue on shoulder. Loud chuckling laugh often in chorus.

Habitat:

This one found in the Carnarvon Gorge National Park.

Notes:

This guy was sitiing on the awning of the van looking for handouts. Obviously used to campers.

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4 Comments

KerryHawkins
KerryHawkins 11 years ago

Thanks Mac. A very accomodating bird.

MacChristiansen
MacChristiansen 11 years ago

Nice series Kerry

KerryHawkins
KerryHawkins 11 years ago

Thanks Willie. Kookaburras are great subjects to photograph

williefromwi
williefromwi 11 years ago

Beautifully captured

KerryHawkins
Spotted by
KerryHawkins

Queensland, Australia

Spotted on Jul 25, 2011
Submitted on Mar 25, 2013

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