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
The Invisible Bird album, "Twisted Angel" (October 2002). The album is exclusively available from Gyan's website and Sheeba which features cover art by Australian artist, Michelle Dawson. The download version includes the bonus track, "Life's Great If You Don't Weaken" which had previously been available on the soundtrack to the Australian film, "The Nugget". The Invisible Bird The Invisible Bird is the third studio album, which had a working title of Suburban Opera (see alternative cover art), released by Australian singer-songwriter, Gyan. The album contains most of the tracks from a project, "Suburban Opera", which Gyan recorded with United States producer, Desmond Child,