Long-tailed Koel
Urodynamis taitensis
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Long-tailed Koel (Urodynamis taitensis) — 40–43 cm; tail up to 22 cm. Slender; brown above with white spots; pale underparts with brown streaking; very long pointed tail. Migrates from New Zealand and Pacific islands to Melanesia and Micronesia. Brood parasite targeting reed-warblers. Frugivore and insectivore.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 34.4 cm | 13.5 in |
| Weight | 113.5 g | 4.00 oz |
Identification
Plumage
White-eared Bronze-cuckoo: white ear patch; bronze-green above; barred white below; distinctive white ear spot; small cuckoo
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: NO. Fledging: 21 days.
Sound
Song
Deep, hollow resonant call; powerful low notes carrying through dense tropical forest in Southeast Asia.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Family | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Urodynamis |
| Species | Urodynamis taitensis |
Distribution
Long-tailed Koel has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
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