The Laughing Kookaburra: Australia's Social Hunter Royalty-Free Stock Photography

The kookaburra is a unique and recognizable bird native to Australia With its large head sturdy body and striking blue and brown plumage it is often referred to as the “laughing kookaburra” due to its distinctive call that sounds like a hearty laugh This carnivorous bird is known for its strong beak which it uses to catch and eat small animals such as insects lizards and even snakes Despite its fierce hunting abilities the kookaburra is also a social bird often seen in groups perched on branches and communicating with each other through a variety of calls