[Native Australian: given as kūkūburra by Ridley Kámilarói, p. 21.] The Laughing Jackass of Australia (Dacelo gigas); the GOBURRA.
1890. Argus (Melbourne), 25 Oct., 4/5. You might hear the last hoot of the kookaburra then.
1899. Westm. Gaz., 10 April, 8/1. Offers of Australian animals and birds from emus to kookaburras.
