The Kookaburra is a carnivorous bird in the Kingfisher family. Native to eastern Australia, it has also been introduced to parts of New Zealand, Tasmania, and Western Australia. Male and female adults are similar in plumage, which is predominantly brown and white. A common and familiar bird, this species of kookaburra is well known for its laughing call.

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At twilight, Kookaburras make loud, long calls that sound like laughter to let all know the boundaries of their territory. The largest of the Kingfishers, Kookaburras mate for life, living in pairs or small family groups.

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Getting all their moisture from their food, Kookaburras never need to drink water. They nest in hollow trees or termite mounds.

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Kookaburras are a common sight in suburban gardens and urban settings, even in built-up areas, and are so accustomed to humans that they will often eat out of their hands. It is not uncommon for kookaburras to snatch food out of people's hands without warning, by swooping in from a distance. People often feed them pieces of raw meat.

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