Spangled Kookaburra

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Original source: Doug Janson
Author: Doug Janson
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The Spangled Kookaburra is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The little known but spectacular Spangled Kookaburra (Dacelo tyro) is found only on the Aru Islands and the savannahs of southern New Guinea. It has bright blue wings and tail, a white chest and belly, dark eyes, and a striking white-spotted black head. Practically nothing is known of its family life or breeding biology. Example Usage of Kookaburra - molly_weaver: Kookaburra sits in the old gum tree... More

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* Spangled Kookaburra, Dacelo tyro : The Spangled Kookaburra is a little-known, but spectacular species of Kookaburra found only on the Aru Islands in the province of Maluku in eastern Indonesia and the savannahs of southern New Guinea. It has bright blue wings and tail, a white chest and belly, dark eyes, and a striking white-spotted black head. More

Order : Coraciiformes
Family : Alcedinidae
Genus : Dacelo
Species : tyro
Authority : Gray, 1858