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.

Two subspecies are recognised:[3] The spangled kookaburra grows to 33 cm (13 in) in length, with females growing slightly larger than males.

[4] 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.