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The Asian koel ( Eudynamys scolopaceus) [3] [4] is a member of the cuckoo order of birds, the Cuculiformes. It is found in the Indian Subcontinent, China, and Southeast Asia. It forms a superspecies with the closely related black-billed koels, and Pacific koels which are sometimes treated as subspecies.
The Asian koel ( Eudynamys scolopaceus) is a large member of the cuckoo family and like many of its related cuckoo kin is a brood parasite that lays its eggs in the nests of crows and other hosts, who raise its young. The name koel is echoic in origin with several language variants. The bird is a widely used symbol in Indian and Nepali poetry.
The scientific name of the Asian Koel is Eudynamys Scolopacieus and it is a bird of the Cuckoo order bird family. This bird is mainly found in Asia and China. Though, Koel is a sweet-voiced bird; however, its nature is somewhat of a cheater.
Identification. POWERED BY MERLIN. A large cuckoo, distinctive in all plumages, but usually secretive, keeping to the interior of dense trees in many habitats, even inner cities and fields.
Mar 5, 2024 · The Asian Koel is a medium-sized bird, measuring approximately 39–46 centimeters (15–18 inches) in length, including its long tail. It has a relatively slender body with a rounded head and a distinctively curved bill.
Nepali Name: Koeli ( कोइली ) Size: 43 cm. Location: Sitapaila, Nepal. Asian Koel is found around light forests, gardens, cultivation, open areas either solitary or in pairs and is resident below 1370m but can be locally found till 1800m.
Jan 22, 2023 · The Asian koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus) is a bird that is part of the larger cuckoo family. They are found all over Asia but are especially common in Singapore, where they lay their eggs in the nest of house crows.
