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genus Dacelo
Terrestrial kingfishers native to Australia and New Guinea. They are large to very large, with a total length of 28–42 cm (11–17 in). The name is a loanword from Wiradjuri guuguubarra, and is onomatopoeic of its call. Kookaburras are best known for their unmistakable call, which sounds uncannily like loud, echoing human laughter
Found in habitats ranging from humid forest to arid savanna, but also in suburban and residential areas near running water and where food can be searched for easily.
Spotted on Feb 10, 2011
Submitted on Oct 28, 2011
6 Comments
I've got a whole nest of kookaburras living behind my house and so having that I've got a new alarm clock hehe
Amazing shot.
very nice,
one of the coolest birds on the planet! thanks for sharing!
here is looking at you kid!!
Looks so soft!