kookaburra

Thân thiện

A kookaburra sits on a branch laughing at the sunrise.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A large Australian kingfisher with a distinctive loud call: A "kookaburra" is a type of bird native to Australia and New Guinea, known for its brown and white plumage and its famous vocalization that resembles loud, human-like laughter.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The sound of a kookaburra echoed through the bush at dawn.
  • We saw a kookaburra perched on a branch, watching for prey.

Advanced Usage

• "Laughing kookaburra": The most common and well-known species (), famous for its call.
  • The laughing kookaburra's call is often used in movie soundtracks to signify a jungle or remote area.

Variants and Related Words

• Kingfisher (n): The family of birds to which the kookaburra belongs.
  • Like other kingfishers, the kookaburra has a large head and a long, pointed bill.

Synonyms

• Laughing jackass: An informal, older name for the kookaburra, referring to its call.
• Giant kingfisher: A descriptive term highlighting its size relative to other kingfishers.

Học thuật

Noun

1. Australian kingfisher having a loud cackling cry

Từ đồng nghĩa

• laughing jackass
• Dacelo gigas