Kookaburras are a kingfisher bird that is native to eastern Australia. They’re known specifically for their call, which sounds like a loud cackling or laughter-like sound. While it’s fun to imagine that these animals are sitting around laughing it up, that’s not exactly why they “laugh.” On this episode of A-Z Animals’ “Sounds of the Wild,” available at the top of this page, we’ll learn more about this unique call, find out why they make this laughing sound and what it means, and then we will listen to it. Enjoy!
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Ashley Haugen
Ashley Haugen is the editor of A-Z Animals. She's a lifelong animal lover with an affinity for dogs, cows and chickens. When she's not immersed in A-Z-Animals.com (her favorite editorial job of her 25-year career), she can be found on the hiking trails of Middle Tennessee or hanging out with her family, both human and furry.
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