Spangled kookaburra

Spangled kookaburra

Aru giant kingfisher

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Dacelo tyro

The spangled kookaburra (Dacelo tyro ) also called Aru giant kingfisher, is a little-known species of kookaburra found in the Aru Islands, Trans-Fly savanna and grasslands of southern New Guinea. Practically nothing is known of its family life or breeding biology.

Appearance

The spangled kookaburra grows to 33 cm (13 in) in length, with females growing slightly larger than males. It has bright blue wings and tail, a white chest and belly, dark eyes, and a striking white-spotted black head. The upper mandible is dark grey whilst the lower mandible is white. Males and females look alike.

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References

1. Spangled kookaburra Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spangled_kookaburra
2. Spangled kookaburra on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/22683196/92978248

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