Kooky name sought for mascot kookaburra

Xiao Xiao or Le Le? Which "happy" name is best-suited to the cheeky and bold kookaburra? Or is there a more creative name waiting in the wings for Australia's cherished bird and former Olympic mascot?

The Australian Pavilion at the upcoming Shanghai Expo is inviting all residents of China to propose an appropriate name for its official 2010 Expo mascot. The winner will receive a prize package including the opportunity to see the kookaburra first-hand in its native home.

"Clever, confident, and resourceful with a cheeky sense of humor, the kookaburra reflects well the personality of the Australian people," said Peter Tesch, commissioner-general for the Australian Pavilion.