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What is another word for kookaburras?

Pronunciation: [kˈuːkɐbˌʌɹəz] (IPA)

Kookaburras are a type of bird that are native to Australia. Synonyms for kookaburras include laughing kookaburras, jackass darters, gumtree goneos, bushman's clock, and giant kingfishers. These birds are known for their loud and distinctive call, which sounds like a human laugh, and their iconic appearance. Kookaburras are also popular symbols of Australian culture and are featured on various paintings, coins, and souvenirs. While they primarily feed on insects and small animals, they are also known to occasionally snatch food from human hands or picnic tables. Kookaburras are a beloved and recognized species that are celebrated for their unique vocalizations and striking appearance.
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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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Other times we dawdled, so that when we parted the last rays of sunset would be laughing at us between the white trunks of the tall gum-trees, the kookaburras would be making the echoes ring with their mocking good-night, and scores of wild duck would be flying quickly roostward.
"My Brilliant Career"
Miles Franklin
The gorgeous, garish splendour of sunset pageantry flames out; the long shadows eagerly cover all; the kookaburras laugh their merry mocking good-night; the clouds fade to turquoise, green, and grey; the stars peep shyly out; the soft call of the mopoke arises in the gullies!
"My Brilliant Career"
Miles Franklin

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