The Scovill Zoo has many different types of animals, each that has their own unique story. Director of the zoo Ken Frye likes sharing those stories. One of his favorite birds at the zoo is called the kookaburra. According to Frye this is a bird of Australian descent whose call is often used in movies.

Kookaburra are in the king fisher family, but Frye explains that doesn’t mean they go fishing.

One of the markings of a Kookaburra can be blue accent feathers on the wings. 

As with many birds, the kookaburra has a very still head so it can focus on its surroundings, Frye says.

Frye appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.