From billabong or pond 
he serenades the moon 
upon his small bassoon; 
the moon does not respond 
but in the hope she might 
he keeps it up all night. 

The meatworker in magpie suit 
goes home and practices his flute 
ten times on end he will begin 
the Bridal March from Lohengrin, 
or make the Kookaburra smile 
by his attempts at Fairest Isle. 

He needs both industry and skill 
the satisfy his hunger 
did he run up that monstrous bill 
of his at the fishmonger? 

In arrogance and outward show 
but not in brains he's strong; 
olive above and white below 
with either eye a crimson glow 
he's waiting here, for figs to grow 
upon a currajong 
in intellect no less than colour 
the female bird is even duller. 

1. Bull Frog 
2. Butcher-Bird 
3. Pelican 
4. Fig Bird