Kookaburras mating & preening

[modelcitizen72]

So sweet, at 0:33, cue "Let's Stay Together" ;)

[wordreet]

Fantastic that they are so relaxed in your presence. Can they see you by the way?

[SlimeTron5000]

Spiky hair is the male.

[riesbergen]

Back after 2 weeks. They gave you the opportunity to film them and to share your film with us!Thanks.

[119rfc]

I like the little squawk he/she makes at 0:15.

[119rfc]

*****Question*****Why does the one make that call after they mate at about 0:15-0:19?

[portantwas]

I don't really know. Sometimes the two of them (if it is the same birds) just sit there laughing for no reason. Maybe they just like it?

[119rfc]

Maybe.

[wordreet]

@portantwas Presumably the calling is territorial. Announcing that they are a couple, have just had sex, and got it on video!

[brisviewer]

That is incredible footage! They say seeing a Kookaburra is good luck for fertility... what happens when you see them mating? ;)) Again, excellent vid ! Thank you for sharing.

[031doolittle]

Beautifull birds in the big town with their fascinating voices,,,,also the raven in the background thanks :-) *****