The Kookaburra is a species of KINGFISHER native to Australia and New Guinea. It is also known as the Laughing JACKASS due to its distinctive call, which sounds like loud human laughter. The Kookaburra is the largest member of the KINGFISHER family, and is easily identified by its brown and white plumage and its black head. The JACKASS is a smaller relative of the Kookaburra, and is found in parts of Australia and New Guinea. It is distinguished by its grey and white plumage and its distinctive call, which is similar to the Kookaburra's but more high-pitched.