Mangoverde :: World Bird Guide :: Kingfishers :: Spangled Kookaburra

Spangled Kookaburra Dacelo tyro

Described by: Gray, G. R. (1858)
Alternate common name(s): Aru Kookaburra, Aru Giant Kingfisher, Mantled Kingfisher
Old scientific name(s): Melidora tyro, Capricia tyro, Sauromarptis tyro

Photographs

Jurong Bird Park, Singapore - Feb 23, 2001 © William Hull 
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Range

Aru Is. S. New Guinea;
Two populations;
(1) S. New Guinea from the Bian River and Habe Is. to the Wassi Kussa River and Dimississi.
(2) Aru Is.

Videos

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Sounds

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References

Clements, James F. Birds of the World: A Checklist. Vista, CA: Ibis Publishing Company, 2000.

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