Laughing Kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae) | Project Noah

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Photo by ShannaB

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Field Notes

Description:

This kookaburra seems to be jumping for joy! If you look at the rest of the series you'll see why... ; ) Laughing Kookaburras, which are members of the kingfisher family, are stocky, carnivorous birds and have an unusual "laughing" call.

Habitat:

Seen in the grounds of the Chenrezig Institute (Buddhist Retreat) in the clearing across from the Garden of Enlightenment. There was another kookaburra (mate?) in a nearby tree.

Notes:

A very fat and happy kookaburra! I am a big fan of these birds and always enjoy watching them.

Reference Links:

Laughing kookaburra

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Comments (14)

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Wonderful Shots Shanna!

Thanks everyone! He sure did look happy. : )

Fantastic series! That has got to be the happiest li'l bird around :)

Great shots.. )

Super shots Shanna!

çok şirin :)

I love these guys!

Thanks Ava! Ernst, I couldn't agree with you more. : )

Spectacular series!

Thanks Marta & Leuba! Leuba, I don't think it taught me much either... ; )

Beautiful series, Shanna!

Brilliant series Shanna ! The buddhist retreat hasn't taught them much, I see. One of my favourites too..

Thanks Mac. This one was a character.

MacChristiansen

Great shots Shanna

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