The bird famous for its laughter-like call is the Common Loon. The Common Loon is a large, black-and-white aquatic bird found in parts of North America, Europe, and Asia. It has a distinctive black-and-white plumage and red eyes, and is known for its haunting call, which has been described as a “laughing” sound. Additionally, the Common Loon is a symbol of wilderness and is the state bird of Minnesota.