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Laughing Kookaburra and Eastern Spinebill mate. Of the 2 species of kookaburra found in Australia, the laughing kookaburra is the best-known and the largest of the native kingfishers. With its distinctive riotous call, the laughing kookaburra is commonly heard in open woodlands and forests throughout NSW national parks, making these ideal spots for bird watching.<br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/plants-and-animals/kookaburra" rel="nofollow">https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/plants-and-animals/kookaburra</a><br /> <br /> Australia,Dacelo novaeguineae,Geotagged,Laughing Kookaburra,Spring Click/tap to enlarge

Laughing Kookaburra and Eastern Spinebill mate.

Of the 2 species of kookaburra found in Australia, the laughing kookaburra is the best-known and the largest of the native kingfishers. With its distinctive riotous call, the laughing kookaburra is commonly heard in open woodlands and forests throughout NSW national parks, making these ideal spots for bird watching.

https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/plants-and-animals/kookaburra

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    Christine Young
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    In the US, we have absolutely nothing that compares to this bird and the noise it makes! It is truly unique, lol. Posted 3 years ago
    1. View Calbost Niel's profile
      Calbost Niel
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      They are very raucous Posted 3 years ago

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The Laughing kookaburra

The laughing kookaburra is a bird in the kingfisher subfamily Halcyoninae. It is a large robust kingfisher with a whitish head and a brown eye-stripe. The upperparts are mostly dark brown but there is a mottled light-blue patch on the wing coverts.

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Similar species: Kingfisher, Bee-eater, Rollers
Species identified by Calbost Niel
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By Calbost Niel

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Uploaded Nov 27, 2021. Captured Nov 27, 2021 13:30 in 7FQ7+M2 Hazelbrook NSW, Australia.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/18.0
  • 1/200s
  • ISO800
  • 500mm