Kookaburra fly-bys and tug of war - Casual Chaos and Cuteness #23

I had to break up the tug of war straight after I turned the camera off!
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[@leaf1131]

Australia is a great country with beautiful people and animals❤

[@MrRicksta76]

Legend has it they are still locked in an eternal struggle of "its mine, bugger off and get yer own"

[@bury_the_elite65294]

They need one of the magpies to act as a mediator ;)

[@rskye11]

Kookaburra facts for my fellow bird fans: the two that are squabbling over the food are almost certainly either a mated pair or part of the Kookaburra nuclear family group, which includes up to six helper birds (which are the pair's young from previous nesting seasons). Kookaburras are monogamous and mate for life. We can infer this because Kookaburras are highly aggressive and territorial to other Kookaburras, and won't let birds from other family units near. In fact, their long "laughing" call is a warning to others to stay out of their territory, which the shorter calls we hear in this video are reserved for their family members. There's no need to break up two of them squabbling over food, because it's a very natural behavior that help "tenderize" their prey. When they play tug of war, it's actually to help break the food into smaller pieces, since these birds swallow it whole. I adore this channel, by the way, and don't really have anyone to nerd out about birds with, so thank you for filming and making a nice little nest for bird lovers!

[@BackyardBirdsofAustralia]

Thank you!!! Yeah kookaburras are amazing, I always love hearing about different birds social structures 🙂💚💛

[@Terminator2310]

I like the polite pauses where the Kookaburra's wait to see if one gives up.

[@sepruecom]

it's funny how those kookies stop quarreling the moment they hear you talk

[@craigfenson]

the thumbnail makes the kookie look majestic. until you hear its cackle. lols

[@OLIVIA-sm3cd]

Hi, there! So many friends to feed. Obviously, the one on the right of the tree is on a diet! Kisses from Paris, France.

[@beeb2002]

I always look forward to these videos each week.

[@rf159a]

So do I !!! I just wish they were longer.

[@nbell63]

I hadn't ever realised just how much of the Kookaburra's call is swearing. 😯 - - HOW AUSTRALIAN IS THAT?! 😄

[@BackyardBirdsofAustralia]

🤣

[@birdlover7776]

Lol love it

[@npcperson2158]

I want a Aussie guy voice over.

[@malcontender6319]

1:45 Both of them looking at you while doing this is hilarious.

[@LearnToShoot101]

these is amazing

[@raptorclaw163]

1:56 She’s like “What the heck is wrong with you two? Have some class. Yesh.” Lol

[@Adriatico90]

Best way to wake up. Your backyard is paradise. Don’t even know why we have tv? ohh that’s right, for me so I can watch your paradise from far away. Always sunny over there🥳🤗

[@BackyardBirdsofAustralia]

💚💛

[@HelenaMikas]

"The battle of the beaks "As with most things all because of something small .Well handled. Have a great weekend👍

[@BackyardBirdsofAustralia]

Hope you have a great weekend too! 💚💛

[@DoubleDealingDisarray]

They sound like angry cats mixed with squirrels when quarreling. 😂 They're beautiful and intelligent birds, if a bit goofy. Thank you for the videos! I hope you and your bird friends have a great weekend!

[@Maria.R]

Thank you and, hello 🙏😊🙋

[@bazkeen]

My does of Friday cuteness 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻💞💞🦆🦜🐥🐦

[@billysolhurok5542]

'this treat isn't big enough for both of us'

[@ftw4twcs]

Man that stand off was more tense than Doc Holiday and Johnny Ringo.

[@ericacrider2825]

Oh my! That tug-of-war was probably deafening in real life😅

[@pork4823]

i love this channel!!!

[@BackyardBirdsofAustralia]

Thanks!!!

[@lanehorsey5053]

Thank you, just fed my kookas, an hour ago, muuucchhh better behaved than yours and quieter but i am really annoyed by my maggies who after six years of twice daily feeds still treat me as if i was going to put them in the casserole pot😒. except for the couple who i might find inside cleaning the carpet and staring at the fridge if i have left the door open.🤣🥰

[@mataznuiz]

aye longer vid than usual, very nice

[@glitchy9613]

I can hear the currawong trying to talk over the two arguing kookaburras

[@misywor635]

Yes, that made me laugh!

[@shirleyboy8859]

They are cute even when they are fighting for food ...... Great to see you have some sunshine..... :-))) xxxx

[@drphilphy]

Thank you for sharing these videos with us - it's raining here in Vienna and it is so wonderful to have this window into your Australian backyard where I can see blue skies and Aussie birds! X X

[@seanbayley7452]

That's fall in Australia for u m8 the weather is just terrible this time of year, I realise sarcasm does not really come across in writing.

[@DespairDoctor]

I love how much the kookas have come to trust you.

[@seanbayley7452]

They are quite a fearless little bird, this type of thing happens all across this place it's really cool specially if U are a bird lover.

[@avacat8852]

super cute

[@enricotoesca3941]

I adore wonderful Kookaburra ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@waves889]

Love those Kookys so much going on lol have a good evening 🤣

[@birdlover7776]

🥰💝💕

[@jackiereamy4871]

😀

[@thewanderingartists]

That tug of war is toooo cute, even the birbs seem to be serious, I can't take them seriously 😂😂😂

[@thewanderingartists]

And the ducks just enjoy the show and grab some snacks lol

[@TheBlindRaven]

The ducks are looking up to them like kookaburras i swear 😂

[@grokeffer6226]

There are so many interesting birds in Australia!! 🪶🪶🪶

[@seanbayley7452]

If U are a bird lover or just an animal lover it's a little piece of paradise.

[@YPE302]

Lovely kookaburrabirds.

[@chiguireespacialespecial]

they are like howler monkeys

[@jonesyokc]

Are those two still fighting over that piece of food? :-) I haven't seen Cheeky Boy or Boob Bitey in ages.

[@BackyardBirdsofAustralia]

Haha, I had to break them up straight after the video, poked one with a big pole and it gave up and flew off.

[@craigsummers131]

would have been interesting to see how long they stuck at it.

[@the_game]

3:55 don't just stand there like one o'clock half struck, break them up 😝

[@BackyardBirdsofAustralia]

Haha yeah I broke them up straight after the video! Needed both hands for that

[@newsallypurpleyt8609]

Interesting and cool vid. Looks like you had to step in to stop their tug of war; I read the description.

[@YPE302]

🐦🐦😍😍💎💎🥇🥇

[@kiereluurs1243]

Great cover-picture. Looked like a bird of prey to me.

[@jonesyokc]

Happy Friday (or Saturday) btw

[@BackyardBirdsofAustralia]

Happy Sunday now!

[@BillSaltbush]

What do your neighbours think of the Guinea fowl? Do they ever stop?

[@octobling]

Who won the tug of war, or did you help them break the meat in half?

[@relwalretep]

Ducks are scary, though. Would you rather be attacked by a hundred for a duck or a hundred foot ducks?

[@BackyardBirdsofAustralia]

Hang on...the wording of the question's confused me. Either way the ducks are probably the absolute worst fighters around here 😅 kind of like a pillow fight...

[@cathrinewhite7629]

Just curious, what kind of meat do you feed the Kookaburras? And do they prefer cooked or raw?🤗🙏🏼 I think the ducks smelled it on your hand, they usually aren't so reticent to attack your palm, lol😅

[@seanbayley7452]

It's raw and some kind of mashed up shit I believe she's said b4 what it is .

[@BackyardBirdsofAustralia]

Hello! It's a wombaroo insectivore mix

[@cathrinewhite7629]

@@BackyardBirdsofAustralia sounds tasty!😂😳

[@craighall689]

Cat lady converted to bird lady?

[@chiguireespacialespecial]

do they laugh at night?

[@citizenearth71]

Can one chin-tickle a Kookaburra? Or is that a really bad idea?

[@BackyardBirdsofAustralia]

I don't know if they'd like it!

[@amg247]

Anyone know what sort of ducks they are?

[@BackyardBirdsofAustralia]

Australian wood ducks 🙂

[@amg247]

@@BackyardBirdsofAustralia thank you 👍

[@chiguireespacialespecial]

How is Your PHD doing? sorry no sorry for asking

[@ericacrider2825]

wow...just split in half and move on...😅