brown streak through eye; very large two-toned bill (Australia; 2006-06-20)
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Laughing Kookaburra
Dacelo novaeguineae
Native Range:
Australian Region
Notes:
kookaburras are basically large kingfishers, but they typically hunt lizards and other terrestrial prey rather than fish; this species is notorious for its loud laughing call, from which its common name is derived; no sexual dimorphism.
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