this marks where things started getting out of control
edit: sorry for the post spam folks, for some reason tumblr’s algo was hiding the post without me doing an edit to the middle piece. behold some forbidden NAUGHTY birds I guess.
MOST ICONIC BIRD CALL BRACKET: SEMIFINALS: MOURNING DOVE vs. KOOKABURRA
IN THE BLUE CORNER, get ready for a spectacle of tranquility and grace! we have a guest that will captivate your hearts with its serene presence. please welcome the MOURNING DOVE!
with feathers as soft as a gentle breeze and a demeanor that exudes calmness, this avian beauty is a true marvel of nature. known for its soothing coos and tranquil aura, the mourning dove represents peace and harmony. but don't underestimate the mourning dove's quiet nature, for it possesses an inner strength that cannot be denied.
so, prepare yourselves as we witness the graceful beauty and unwavering spirit of the mourning dove. get ready to be enchanted by the mourning dove's serene performance, as it spreads its wings and brings a sense of peace to the ring!
IN THE RED CORNER, we have a guest that will make you laugh, cheer, and soar with excitement. making its way to the ring, hailing from the land down under, please welcome the charismatic master of mirth, the KOOKABURRA!
known for its contagious laughter and infectious energy, the kookaburra is the embodiment of joy and frivolity. the kookaburra's call is synonymous with any jungle scene in the movies, regardless of whether it takes place in australia or not. that's how you know it has a real star quality, folks!
get ready for a rollercoaster of entertainment as the kookaburra takes center stage, bringing joy and hilarity to the ring like no other!
Laughing kookaburra! Merry merry King of the bush! At up to 19oz, they’re the largest of the kingfishers. They’re known best for their laughing call! Listen to one from the Cincinnati zoo below.
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"Laugh, Kookaburra, laugh, Kookaburra,
Gay your life must be!"
Kookaburra are one of the most commonly heard birds of the outback so it's super funny when television shows and movies use their distinctive call for the Amazon or other non-Australian rain forests.
The Kookaburra is the largest bird in the family of Kingfishers. As their name suggests, some are quite famous for catching fish with surprising grace. While I'm sure a Kookaburra would snack on some fish, they typically are feasting on snakes, lizards, frogs and... sausages. Yep. A real problem happening is that Kookaburras are becoming too fat from stolen and gifted sausages, making it difficult for them to fly and easy prey for invasive dogs and cats.
Protect your sausages and your local kookaburras from sausages.
MOST ICONIC BIRD CALL BRACKET: ROUND ONE: KOOKABURRA vs. ALLEN'S HUMMINGBIRD
IN THE BLUE CORNER, we have a special guest that is no laughing matter. ladies and gentlemen, it's the one and only kookaburra!
this fierce competitor hails from the australian outback, where it's been honing its skills as a hunter and protector of its territory. but tonight, it's stepping into a whole new arena, ready to take on any and all challenges in the ring. and listen to that signature call - some call it a laugh, but to its opponents, this is a warning. so get ready, because tonight, the kookaburra is here to prove that it's not just a cute bird - it is a force to be reckoned with!
IN THE RED CORNER, we have a combatant that's bold, beautiful, and boasts lightning fast reflexes, the allen's hummingbird!
with the ability to hover mid-air and to move at incredible speeds, the allen's hummingbird is a master at aerial combat - and it knows it. this tiny fighter is highly aggressive and has been known to fend off birds magnitudes larger than it, including hawks and kestrels. you'll be able to recognize this bird from the loud, bee-like buzzing from those mighty wings, but you'll want to check out these vocalizations, too - a series of chirps that starts off slow, but speeds up much like an engine revving. with its iridescent feathers in the spotlight, the allen's hummingbird looks ready to take on any opponent that dares to step into the ring with it.