Laughing/Common Kookaburra Dacelo novaeguineae

Kookaburra
Kookaburra
Kookaburra
The (Laughing) Kookaburra is well known for its racous laughing sound. They are native to Australia.
Kookaburra
Kookaburra
Kookaburra
The bandit mask below the dark eye and white or pale blue wing markings (less extensive than the Blue-winged species).
Kookaburra
Kookaburra
Kookaburra
Male and female have similar plumage.
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Kookaburra
Kookaburra
Kookaburras can become quite tame when there's a picnic to share.
Kookaburra with snake
Kookaburra with snake
Kookaburra with snake
Related to kingfishers, Kookaburras do not fish but generally eat lizards, snakes, small mammals, small birds and food on unattended barbeques.