Kookaburra

Kookaburras are members of the kingfisher family whose feeding often centers on terrestrial prey rather than fishing. They watch from branches before descending to catch small animals. Tree hollows provide nesting sites, and some species live in family groups with helpers that assist breeding adults. Several kookaburra species exist, with different ranges and markings. The familiar laughing call belongs most strongly to one species and should not be treated as identical across the group.