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Spangled Kookaburra
Dacelo tyro
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Least Concern
Wingspan
29.6 cm
Weight
146.5 g
Family
Alcedinidae
Order
Coraciiformes
The Spangled Kookaburra (Dacelo tyro) is a bird species in the family Alcedinidae (kingfishers), within the order Coraciiformes (kingfishers & rollers). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 29.6 cm and a weight of 146.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 29.6 cm | 11.7 in |
| Weight | 146.5 g | 5.17 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes (Kingfishers & Rollers) |
| Family | Alcedinidae (Kingfishers) |
| Genus | Dacelo |
| Species | Dacelo tyro |
Distribution
Spangled Kookaburra has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Spangled Kookaburra endangered?
The Spangled Kookaburra has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Spangled Kookaburra nest?
Nest type: BU.
How big is the Spangled Kookaburra?
The Spangled Kookaburra has a wingspan of 29.6 cm, weight of 146.5 g.
What order and family does the Spangled Kookaburra belong to?
The Spangled Kookaburra (Dacelo tyro) belongs to the order Coraciiformes and the family Alcedinidae.
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