Kookaburra Portrait 2 by Kaye Menner
by Kaye Menner
Title
Kookaburra Portrait 2 by Kaye Menner
Artist
Kaye Menner
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Photograph - Photography
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A macro or close up of a Kookaburra, so intent on keeping his eye on possible prey, he did not really notice me. I am sure he knew I was around, but food was more important to him. We have many of these wild birds come to visit looking for food in the grass or mulch. I have lots of mulch, so many Kookaburras come to visit and find many a grub for a good feed.
Captured in my backyard in the north of Sydney.
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[From Wikipedia]
Kookaburras are terrestrial tree kingfishers of the genus Dacelo native to Australia and New Guinea, which grow to between 28–42 cm (11–17 in) in length. The name is a loanword from Wiradjuri guuguubarra, onomatopoeic of its call. The single member of the genus Clytoceyx is commonly referred to as the shovel-billed kookaburra.
The kookaburra's loud call sounds like echoing human laughter. They are found in habitats ranging from humid forest to arid savanna, as well as in suburban areas with tall trees or near running water. Even though they belong to the larger group known as "kingfishers", kookaburras are not closely associated with water.
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September 26th, 2022
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