The laughing kookaburra earned its name thanks to its distinctive call. It sounds like someone laughing loudly! In the wild, the kookaburra’s call can be heard from up to two miles away. Kookaburras learn this call from their father as chicks, and they’ll practice it until the entire family can sing.

On average, a laughing kookaburra will grow to be a foot tall. Their coloration is primarily white and brown, but if you look closely, you may notice some blue-tinted feathers. They are native to eastern and southern Australia, and the species has recently been introduced to the island of Tasmania. They can be found in wooded areas and open forests, but it’s not uncommon for them to live in suburbs and city parks.

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Our Current Resident

Sydney

Sydney was born at a private facility in Georgia, before moving to ZooMontana in 2014. Since then, she’s become a very popular resident at the Zoo! Her habitat is located indoors next to the gift shop, and her “laugh” can be heard as it rings throughout the entire building.
If you’d like to hear her call, we recommend staying quiet near her habitat. She’s more vocal when she feels comfortable!
You can get to know Sydney better, and meet her in person, through our programs scheduled with the Education Department.

Gender: Female

Birthday: Hatched January 1, 2014