Kookaburra Australian Bird Earrings

Kookaburra Earrings.

Made in Australia from our original hand painted design, these earrings are printed with eco-friendly inks onto light weight, sustainably grown hoop pine and paired with stainless steel posts, perfect for sensitive ears!

Kookaburras belong to the kingfisher family and are renowned for their unique appearance and behaviours. They are highly territorial birds and will fiercely defend their nesting sites and feeding areas. The laughing call of kookaburras is not just for amusement; it is also a way for the birds to establish and reinforce their territory.

They are excellent hunters and primarily feed on small animals such as insects, worms, reptiles, fish, and even small birds and mammals. They have a unique hunting technique where they perch on a high branch or wire and scan the ground for prey. Once a potential meal is spotted, kookaburras swoop down swiftly to catch it with their sharp beaks.

Kookaburras are cooperative breeders, meaning that they live in family groups with multiple generations assisting in raising chicks, the breeding season for kookaburras typically occurs from September to January. During courtship, male kookaburras perform a remarkable display where they fluff up their feathers and make repetitive calls to attract a female. Female kookaburras lay two to four eggs in a nest cavity, usually in a tree hollow. Both the male and female kookaburras take turns incubating the eggs, which takes about 24 to 29 days. Once the chicks hatch, the whole family works together to care for them, with older siblings helping to feed and guard the nest.