Kookaburras are part of the kingfisher family and are native to Australia and New Guinea. There are a number of varieties of kookaburras and they are recognizable by the call which sounds like laughter. One of the species is even called the laughing kookaburra and it is not unusual to come across kookaburras in suburban areas.
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13 February 2013
03 August 2011
E is for Emu
Emus are the largest birds in Australia and are the second largest birds (in relation to height) in the world, second to the ostrich.
Emus are unable to fly but are able to run very quickly, are nomadic and are known to cover long distances in search of food.
They are very curious birds and will watch other animals and humans (I've even had one steal my lunch when on a picnic!).
The emu is on the Australian coat of arms and is a cultural icon and plays an important role in Aboriginal mythology.
Emus are unable to fly but are able to run very quickly, are nomadic and are known to cover long distances in search of food.
They are very curious birds and will watch other animals and humans (I've even had one steal my lunch when on a picnic!).
The emu is on the Australian coat of arms and is a cultural icon and plays an important role in Aboriginal mythology.
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