About the Spangled Kookaburra
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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) |
| Species | Dacelo tyro |
| Species Codes | spakoo1, SPKO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Spangled Kookaburra belong to?
The Spangled Kookaburra (Dacelo tyro) belongs to the Kingfishers family (Alcedinidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the Spangled Kookaburra?
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....
Where can I report a Spangled Kookaburra sighting?
You can log sightings of Spangled Kookaburra on eBird (ebird.org) using species code spakoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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