Kookaburras are members of the Halcyonidae family. This family of birds is part of a larger group of birds known as the Kingfishers. Birds in the Halcyonidae family are known as ‘Tree Kingfishers’. Kookaburras are the largest kingfishers. Meat Eaters! Unlike some other members of the kin...
these islands were inhabited by the Micronesians already for about 3,000 years. The island of Palau was settled by Melanesians and Polynesians among others more than 2,000 years ago before European explorers reached the shores of the island. ...
Penguins, diving ducks, loons, and auks pursue their prey underwater, using their wings or feet for propulsion. Aerial predators such as falcons, kingfishers, terns, and sulids plunge dive after their prey. Other birds, like vultures, are scavengers and feed on dead animals. Migration Many ...