The Laughing Kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae) is our largest Kingfisher (40 - 47cm). Its' call is a feature of the Australian landscape. The video and calls were recorded in our backyard when this family decided to stop for a little while. Altogether there were six birds in the group, luckily not all calling at once.
9 comments:
Very nice. I've tried for months to get a video but I think the Willie Wagtails chased them all of.
Thanks Mick. Its not easy as it looks with video to much wind or cars going past all the time.
LOL - I'll bet all six at once would be a bit overpowering. Lucky you to get the video, and thanks for sharing it with us.
A cool video thanks for sharing! I would love to hear them in person and I can just imagine what six of them would sounds like. Very cool!
Thanks Wren & Eileen glad you liked the video.
Wonderful sound, it's contagious! I've got the giggles.
No wonder they're called "Laughing" Kookaburra. Their vocalizations really sounds like laughter.
Great video!
haha! I really enjoyed listening to this video! They really sound like they are laughing. I like the call--it's quite loud!
Thanks everyone glad you liked the video
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