Eastern Koel
Eudynamys orientalis
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Eastern Koel (Eudynamys orientalis) — 38–46 cm. Male glossy black; female brown with heavy spotting; pale green bill; red eye; long tail. Ranges across Southeast Asia, New Guinea, and Australia; migrates to Australia in spring. Brood parasite targeting magpies and friarbirds. Frugivore; disperses rainforest seeds.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 42.0 cm | 16.5 in |
| Weight | 239.33333333333334 g | 8.44 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Rufous-throated Bronze-cuckoo: rufous throat contrasting bronze-green above; barred white below; small; distinctive rufous throat
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 14-17 days. Fledging: 19-28 days.
Clutch Size
1
Sound
Song
Loud, far-carrying resonant call; deep musical notes audible through dense tropical forest in Sumatra.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Family | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Eudynamys |
| Species | Eudynamys orientalis |
Distribution
Eastern Koel has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family