Kookaburras are very large terrestrial kingfishers native to Australia and New Guinea, the name a loanword from Wiradjuri guuguubarra, which is onomatopoeic of its call.
Kookaburras are best known for their unmistakable call, which is uncannily like loud, echoing human laughter — good-natured, if rather hysterical, merriment in the case of the well-known Laughing Kookaburra.
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beautifully captured, love the lighting,,, well done
i guess the birds in australia dont mind people. or you just have an amazing telephoto. great shot
greta photo, enjoyed the info. to.
Wonderful!
beautiful colors and stunning details. love the pleasant feel.
What a fabulous capture Gerry … so crisp and clear with wonderful colour!
Great shot Gerry, very nice colours ;-)
Class capture, Mr Mac.
great clear shot…saw one of these in a wildlife park here and nearly jumped out of my skin when it made its call!!!
Fabulous shot!
I find the ‘laughter’ of Kookaburras very infectious and cannot help but laugh when I hear them.