Comment from Spitfire

Excellent

This will make a nice little conversational bit next time I go to a party. LOL
Talk about sibling rivalry. A gory example of survival of the fittest!

 Comment Written 30-Aug-2023

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reply by the author on 30-Aug-2023

Yes, sibling rivalry at its worst. And the parents just watch on! Thanks so much for a great review.
Wendy

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

Yikes! It is just awful to think those cute little birdies killing each other off. I know even my grandchildren play rough and the oldest has almost harmed another so as a parent/grandparent, I think it's horrific. Do the parents notice? Or are they relieved at having to feed fewer chicks?
Thanks for the great information on kookaburras! We learned that song in grade school!

 Comment Written 30-Aug-2023

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reply by the author on 30-Aug-2023

I gather the parent birds don't intervene. It just seems to be the custom. And yet these "killers" grow up to help incubate the next lot of eggs and help with food gathering. It's quite bizarre. Many thanks for the review.
Wendy

Comment from w.j.debi

Excellent

The Kookaburra sounds like an interesting bird. It is distressing to hear they are on the decline, especially since they are such a symbol of Australia. Hopefully, they can adapt to the changes surrounding them and still flourish and share their unique sound.

 Comment Written 29-Aug-2023

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reply by the author on 29-Aug-2023

I heard some more yesterday near my place and apparently they have adopted my son?s trees so they may be preparing a nest there for spring which would be lovely. Thank you for reviewing. Much appreciated.
Wendy

Comment from Pantygynt

Excellent

I learnt during the recent test match series that there is a type of cricket ball called the kookaburra ball. Apparently something to do with the way it is stitched. It really is surprising what one learns in the ranks of FanStory. I found this article very informative and most interesting. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2023

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reply by the author on 28-Aug-2023

Thank you very much. I?ll have to check out the Kookaburra ball.
Glad you enjoyed the story. Wendy

Comment from T B Botts

Excellent

Hello Wendy,
what an interesting article. I believe I have a silver Australian coin with a Kookaburra on it. I like to buy Australian silver because it's refined down to .9999 pureness. It's amazing how some birds will kill off their siblings in order to ensure that they survive. Thanks so much for sharing this.
Have a blessed day.
Tom

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2023

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reply by the author on 28-Aug-2023

How wonderful! Yours will be worth $60 or $70 or more now. Yes, I was reading up about the silver Kookaburra coin, it's most interesting. Thank you for your very positive review. I am so glad you enjoyed this story.
Wendy

Comment from Alexandra Trovato

Excellent

This is an excellent story. I enjoyed reading it. Your entire presentation is good. You use descriptive words that draw in a reader and made him or her think. I didn't know this all. They look so cute though. lol

Best wishes!

Alexandra

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2023

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reply by the author on 28-Aug-2023

Thank you Alexandra for this very positive review. Glad you enjoyed the story.
Wendy

Comment from Father Flaps

Excellent

Hi Wendy,
So, bottom line, the newborn chicks are serial killers! What a way to begin your life on this earth... murdering your brothers and sisters. They should be called "KookyCainburras", referring to Cain committing the very first murder, his brother Abel. It is definitely a nasty little secret, and causes us to look at these birds in a new light.
Their haunting call makes up for their mischief somewhat, and the fact that they don't continue their murderous ways as they mature.
An interesting essay on these birds, Wendy. I enjoyed the informative read. Nicely penned!
Hugs,
Kimbob

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2023

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reply by the author on 27-Aug-2023

Thank you Kimbob. A lovely review. I found it interesting that a juvenile may have killed his sibling within days of his birth but then is helpful for incubating and even feeding the next lot of chicks. Quite a turn around.
Wendy

Comment from BethShelby

Excellent

This was a very interesting story telling both the positive and the negative stories about these birds. There seem to be many birds and animals that are native to your part of the world and unlikely to be see around the US>

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2023

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reply by the author on 27-Aug-2023

Thank you Beth. Great review. Yes, that is true. But you also have some that we don?t have, so I find that fascinating too.
Wendy

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

Thank you for the education on Kookaburras. I grew up singing that song and still remember it. I am wondering the killing of siblings in accidental or intentional. I want to believe it's accidental. I enjoyed reading.

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2023

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reply by the author on 27-Aug-2023

Unfortunately it is apparently intentional, and when one sees a photo of these very tiny featherless chicks, it seems so cruel to the defenceless victim. Thanks so much for reviewing, always grateful.
Wendy

Comment from Paul McFarland

Excellent

The kookaburra seems like a very unique bird. Eighteen inches is quite large. That bird must be impressive looking. Our kingfisher is quite a bit smaller.

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2023

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reply by the author on 27-Aug-2023

Thank you Paul. Yes, it?s unique and cheerful. It doesn?t look huge unless it?s swooping for prey and fully stretched out, then one realises its full size.
Wendy