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kookaburra

/ˈkʊk.ə.bʌr.ə/

Traduction: Martin-chasseur australien de la famille des martins-pêcheurs, connu pour son cri puissant et caractéristique qui ressemble à un rire sonore.

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/ˈkʊk.ə.bʌr.ə/B1formalaustralian
  • frMartin-chasseur australien de la famille des martins-pêcheurs, connu pour son cri puissant et caractéristique qui ressemble à un rire sonore.

An Australian kingfisher known for its loud, distinctive cackling call.

  1. Australian birdA2formalaustralian

    A large kingfisher native to Australia, known for its distinctive, loud, laughing call.

    frMartin-chasseur géant d'Australie

    • The kookaburra's call sounded like human laughter echoing through the bush.
    • A family of kookaburras perched on the fence near the backyard.
    • Tourists often recognize the kookaburra by its iconic cackling cry.
    • The kookaburra is sometimes called the "laughing jackass" due to its call.

    Synonymeslaughing jackass

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