The Kookaburra is one of the most famous bird species in Australia, known for its very loud ‘laughing’ call. Here are some fun facts about them:

• In the Dreamtime story of the Yugambeh people of southeastern Queensland, the kookaburra was created to laugh at the first sunrise and wake the spirits, signaling the start of a new day. This laughter reminds the people of the importance of balance and order in the world.
  
• The people of the Wiradjuri culture of Gundagai, believe the kookaburra’s laugh is a signal to the sky spirits to light Baiame’s fire each morning, bringing daylight to the world. The kookaburra’s laughter is considered a sacred sound that helps to start a new day.
  
• The kookaburra is famous for its loud, laughter-like call. It sounds just like someone laughing hysterically in the bush, which is why it’s often called the “laughing kookaburra.”
• Kookaburras are carnivores. They love eating meat, especially small animals like mice, insects, lizards, and even snakes. Their sharp beaks help them catch and eat their prey whole.
• Kookaburras love to eat fish, but they’ll also snack on insects, snakes, and even small mammals. 
• Kookaburras stay with their family even after they are grown up. Young kookaburras often stay with their parents for several years, helping to raise their younger siblings by bringing food and guarding the nest.
• Kookaburras don’t bother building nests. They find cozy spots in tree hollows or even old termite mounds to lay their eggs.
• Kookaburras aren’t afraid to catch and eat snakes. They swoop down, grab them, and then whack them against a branch before swallowing them. 
• Kookaburras can swoop down to catch their prey with amazing speed. It’s like they’re the ninja birds of the outback!
• Kookaburras are known to be very punctual. They often call out at dawn and dusk to signal the beginning and end of the day.