Which bird of the Australian forests is known for a call that sounds like human laughter?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The laughing kookaburra, the largest member of the kingfisher family
- Step 1: The kookaburra's call is a series of loud laughing sounds that rings out at dawn and dusk. Answer: The laughing kookaburra. Why not the others: The galah, lorikeet and magpie-lark have calls that do not sound like laughter.
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