Spangled kookaburra
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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.
Taxonomy
Two subspecies are recognised:[1]
- D. t. tyro – Aru Islands, Indonesia
- D. t. archboldi – New Guinea
Description
The spangled kookaburra grows to Script error: No such module "convert". in length, with females growing slightly larger than males.[2] 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.[1]
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