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Laughing Kookaburra

Dacelo novaeguineae

Photo by SeanWeekly
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Field Notes

Description:

They are large to very large, with a total length of 28–42 cm, Kookaburras are best known for their unmistakable call, which sounds uncannily like loud, echoing human laughter – good-natured, but rather hysterical.

Habitat:

Found perched on a tree for around 25 minutes in a wooded area.

Species ID Suggestions

Laughing Kookaburra

Dacelo novaeguineae

Comments (4)

Hi Katen thanks for your comment :) yes I moved to Australia last week for work and travel so you will be seeing a lot more pictures from me, hope your well, Sean
So you're over there now! Wow, I'm looking forward to appreciating more of Australia's beauty through your camera lens! :-)
Thanks for the updated ID Danielle and Malcolm
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PublishedFebruary 5, 2012

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