Spangled kookaburra

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:


 * D. t. tyro – Aru Islands, Indonesia
 * D. t. archboldi – New Guinea

Description
The spangled kookaburra grows to 33 cm 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.