Laughing Kookaburra

The laughing kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae) is a terrestrial tree kingfisher that is native to Australia and New Guinea.

A large robust kingfisher that has a whitish head with a dark eye-stripe. The kookaburra's wings are mostly dark brown with mottled light-blue patches.

The laughing kookaburra has a distinctive call that is an iconic sound of the Australian bushland.

Kookaburras grow to between 28–42 cm (11–17 in) in length.