Kookaburra: meaning, definitions and examples

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kookaburra

 

[ หŒkสŠkษ™หˆbสŒrษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

bird species

The kookaburra is a large, terrestrial tree kingfisher native to Australia and New Guinea. Known for its distinctive laughing call, which resembles human laughter, it is often found in eucalyptus woodlands. Kookaburras are part of the family Halcyonidae, and they primarily feed on insects and small vertebrates. These birds are also recognized for their social nature and often live in extended family groups. They are famous for their ability to adapt to various habitats, including urban areas.

Synonyms

kingfisher, laughing bird

Examples of usage

  • The kookaburra's laugh echoed through the forest.
  • We spotted a kookaburra perched on a branch.
  • Kookaburras often hunt together in family groups.
  • Many Australians associate the kookaburra with their childhood.

Translations

Translations of the word "kookaburra" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น kookaburra

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‚เค•เคพเคฌเฅ‚เคฐเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kookaburra

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kookaburra

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๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kookaburra

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฏใƒผใ‚ซใƒใƒฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท kookaburra

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ kookaburra

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kookaburra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฟ ์นด๋ถ€๋ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒูˆูƒุงุจูˆุฑุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kookaburra

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kookaburra

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅบ“ๅกๅธƒๆ‹‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kookaburra

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kookaburra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบัƒะบะฐะฑะฐั€ั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒฃแƒ™แƒแƒ‘แƒฃแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kookaburra

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ kookaburra

Etymology

The term 'kookaburra' is derived from the Darug language of the Indigenous Australians, specifically from the word 'guguburra', which mimicked the bird's call. The kookaburra was first documented by European settlers in Australia in the late 18th century. Its scientific name is Dacelo novaeguineae, indicating its native origins in New Guinea and Australia. The kookaburra has become an iconic symbol of the Australian bush and is celebrated in folklore, songs, and literature throughout the country. Over the years, these birds have also gained popularity in various other cultures due to their amusing sounds and unique appearance.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,237, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.