The kookaburra, often called the laughing kookaburra, is a large subgroup of the kingfisher bird. It is diurnal ... an imitative word resembling the sound of the kookaburra, and meaning laughter.

A bird enthusiast and wildlife photographer said he spends ‘an hour by the Stour’ every day to capture ‘the beauty of the world around us.’ ...

But, thanks to a spot of bird-watching, an engineer was able to fix the problem after he was inspired by a kingfisher. Listen to 30 Animals That Made Us Smarter to hear more about the kingfisher ...

The Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher, known as the 'jewel of Indian rainforests,' is a stunning and elusive bird found in the rainforests of southwest India. Its vibrant colors and shy behavior make it a ...