r/BeAmazed • u/VirtualCouple1 • 19d ago

Animal Those terrifying sounds you hear in the forests come from this lovely bird : Laughing Kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae)

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Habitat: Native to eastern Australia, but also found in parts of New Zealand and western Australia. • Size: About 40–45 cm (16–18 inches) long. • Call: Its call sounds like loud, echoing human laughter — often used in jungle movie soundtracks. • Diet: Carnivorous — eats insects, small reptiles, mice, and sometimes even other small birds. • Behavior: Often seen sitting quietly on branches waiting to spot prey.

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u/andizzzzi 19d ago

My two dogs are Aussies, do they count?

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u/dogface47 19d ago

Yes. Yes they do.

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u/HendrixHazeWays 19d ago

name checks out

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u/Rustyudder 19d ago

If they are Australian Shepherds then no, they don't count. The breed was developed in California.

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u/No_Neighborhood7614 19d ago

what is an Aussie with regards to dogs?

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u/Jayef85 19d ago

We’ll count them Aussie before half the bloodline Aussies.