"They live in small family groups. And the laugh can be heard at any time of the day, though it is most frequent at dawn and dusk. The males might start the laughing kookaburra sound and the rest of the family group might join in.

Why do kookaburras laugh?

The kookaburra's loud laugh softens to a quiet chuckle during their spring mating season. These more intimate croons are employed by male kookaburras to soothe and calm the breeding females. Soft squawks and chuckles can also be heard during courtship prior to mating.

Do kookaburras laugh before rain?

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Well, that's great news, because a Kookaburra laughing is sure sign that rain is on the horizon.