Kookaburra Portrait by Kaye Menner is a photograph by Kaye Menner which was uploaded on December 6th, 2015.
Kookaburra Portrait by Kaye Menner
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... more
by Kaye Menner
Title
Kookaburra Portrait by Kaye Menner
Artist
Kaye Menner
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
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.
He was sitting in a Maple tree in one of the northern suburbs 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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December 6th, 2015
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Comments (14)
Kaye Menner
Many thanks Larry for the feature in Go take a Hike Phorography Group :) I sent you a few fav’s in appreciation.
Larry Kniskern
Congratulations, Kaye – your wildlife portrait has been featured by the Go Take a Hike Photography Group! Feel free to add it to the 2023 Featured Images thread in the group discussion board for archive.
Kaye Menner
Thanks so much Rita. I loved browsing your new images... I've always enjoyed your florals and how you know the names! I left a few L/F's in appreciation.
Kaye Menner
Thanks for the feature Michaela :) Loved your new florals and I left a few L/F's in appreciation.
Michaela Perryman
Congratulations, featured in Birds IN Australia Group 27th March 2021. Please see the discussion page for all this week's features
Kaye Menner
Thanks very much Elvira :) Loved viewing some of your new artworks and I left a couple of L/F's in appreciation.
Randy Rosenberger
Congratulations on your being chosen to have your artwork Featured on the homepage of the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group. It is with pride and joy that I can share this beautiful piece of artwork with the FAA art community. Thanks for sharing. Randy B. Rosenberger (admin of WFS group)