Kookaburra Kookaburra Kookaburras are terrestrial tree kingfishers of the genus Dacelo native to Australia and New Guinea, which grow to between 28–42 cm (11–17 in) in length. The name is a loanword from Wiradjuri "guuguubarra", onomatopoeic of its call. The loud distinctive call of the laughing kookaburra is widely used as a stock sound effect in situations that involve an Australian bush setting or tropical jungle, especially in older movies. They are found in habitats ranging from humid forest to arid savanna, as well as in suburban areas with tall trees or near running water. Even though they belong to the
Procession of the Species the Species with the top spot in its "can't resist" parades and processions list, after having considered 50,000 other celebrations in the United States. Procession of the Species The Procession of the Species Celebration is an annual, community arts-based Earth Day celebration in Olympia, Washington. It is the largest annual Earth Day celebration in the Puget Sound area and Cascadia bioregion. The Procession features a parade of costumes, floats, and puppets with animal and element themes. Procession rules do not allow live pets, motorized vehicles, candy, or words. The Procession began in 1995, operates without government support, and has earned