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 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. References External links BirdLife Species Factsheet spangled kookaburra Birds of the Aru Islands Birds of New Guinea spangled kookaburra spangled kookaburra