Dacelo novaeguineae Kookaburra or Laughing Jackass
Dacelo novaeguineae Kookaburra or Laughing Jackass
The Kookaburra is not actually native to western Australia but is quite at home there. It is carnivorous and although a member of the Kingfisher family doesn't necessarily live near water and will take snakes, lizards and mice. Best known for its call which sounds like someone laughing, you have to hear a dawn chorus of four or five Kookaburras to understand what an incredible noise they can make.
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Dryandra reserve, south of Perth Australia 27th August 2007
Added on 14th December 2008, updated 21st Nov 2014