Spangled Kookaburra
Dacelo tyro
The spangled kookaburra, also called the Aru giant kingfisher, is a species of kookaburra found in the Aru Islands, Trans-Fly savanna and grasslands of southern New Guinea. Little is known of its family life or breeding biology.
The spangled kookaburra (Dacelo tyro), also called the Aru giant kingfisher, is a species of kookaburra found in the Aru Islands, Trans-Fly savanna and grasslands of southern New Guinea. Little is known of its family life or breeding biology.
Taxonomy
Two subspecies are recognised:
D. t. tyro – Aru Islands, Indonesia
D. t. archboldi – New Guinea
Description
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 black head with white spots. The upper mandible is dark grey whilst the lower mandible is white. The species has no sexual dimorphism - males and females look alike.
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Plumage colours
Taxonomy
- Order
- Coraciiformes
- Family
- Alcedinidae
- Genus
- Dacelo
- Conservation status
- Least concern
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Dacelo tyro (Spangled Kookaburra) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Dacelo tyro, commonly known as the Spangled Kookaburra, in the «Least concern» category. «Least concern» means it is not currently threatened.
- What family does Dacelo tyro (Spangled Kookaburra) belong to?
- Dacelo tyro (Spangled Kookaburra) belongs to the family Alcedinidae, in the order Coraciiformes.
- What colour is Dacelo tyro (Spangled Kookaburra)?
- The plumage of Dacelo tyro (Spangled Kookaburra) combines these colours: Brown.
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