laughing jackass

If you have never heard a kookaburra, it might be hard to imagine why it used to be called a laughing jackass. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:LaughingKookaburra.ogg

[Jennifer C]

what a handsome bird, beautifully captured!

[Nancy Ruder]

Thanks for the sound link. Now I remember hearing them at the Oklahoma City zoo many years ago. Handsome feathers.

[Rosie White-Hlouveraki]

Great dof and detail!

[AutomaticSlim]

Hahaha! - I have heard a kookaburra as it happens - how do you put up with them? Super photo of a fine looking bird.

[Lyn Todd]

@automaticslim - I find the sound quite entertaining when bush-walking - knowing that 'someone' is laughing at me!! They are difficult to photograph generally because they prefer to rest much higher high up in the trees than at eye level.

[AutomaticSlim]

Well, I must admit that I found it entertaining too, but it might wear a bit thin if one decided to take up residence outside my window.

[Tanya]

One of my fav Aussie birds....such a pretty looking fella.

[Lyn]

love this! fav