Bad hair day and goofy look from this Kookaburra
Yesterday I encountered a Kookaburra. It sat still on a branch, as they do, letting me take copious photos, as they do. (Why don’t other birds take a leaf out of a Kookaburra’s book?) Here’s the bird in half profile, looking cute and kind of noble:
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However, the other profile gives a different impression. A twig is tangled in the feathers on the Kookie’s head. Bad hair day?
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Here’s a shot of that goofy look they have when they gaze right at you:
![](https://sydneybirder.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/kookaburra-img_5533-cropped.jpg?w=1024)
Common name: Laughing Kookaburra
Scientific name: Dacelo novaeguineae
Approximate length: 47 cm
Date spotted: 8 April 2024 (autumn)
Location: Manly Dam park, New South Wales, Australia: 33°46’52.4″S 151°15’08.3″E
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