Kookaburra: King of the BushKookaburras are among the largest kingfishers in the world. They can live in a wide variety of habitats, and have adapted to living around humans relatively well. While they may be a familiar icon, Sarah Legge also explains why this laughing king of the bush is a much more complex bird than generally assumed. |
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