Black-billed Koel
Eudynamys melanorhynchus
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About
Black-billed Koel (Eudynamys melanorhynchus) — 38–44 cm. Male glossy black with a dark bill (unlike related koels with pale bills); female similar to Western Koel female. Endemic to Sulawesi and Sula Islands in Indonesia. Brood parasite; hosts include corvids. Frugivore and insectivore.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199.875 g | 7.05 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Golden Bronze-cuckoo: golden-bronze iridescence; white barred underparts; golden-green head; bronze sheen; small Pacific cuckoo
Habitat & Range
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 14-17 days. Fledging: 19-28 days.
Sound
Song
Loud, resonant call with musical quality; rich carrying notes given from tall forest tree in Borneo.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Family | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Eudynamys |
| Species | Eudynamys melanorhynchus |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family