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Kookaburra

Dacelo

Photo by Shaun234
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Description:

Kookaburras are terrestrial tree kingfishers native to Australia and New Guinea, which grow to between 28–42 cm in length. The name is a loanword from Wiradjuri guuguubarra, onomatopoeic of its call.

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PublishedAugust 6, 2014

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