Laughing Kookaburra at Moonlit Sanctuary, Victoria

With its snowy white feathers and distinctive dark eye-stripe, this kookaburra sits calmly on its perch, surveying the world with quiet curiosity. Famous for its laughter-like call, the bird is one of Australia’s most iconic and beloved species. In the gentle filtered light of the enclosure, every feather detail stands out, from the soft down on its chest to the subtle patterns on its wings. Moonlit Sanctuary offers visitors a rare chance to observe this native kingfisher up close, celebrating the unique wildlife that thrives across Victoria.