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Song & Call Comparison
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Song & Call Comparison
Western Koel
Canto
Loud, far-carrying nasal call; distinctive penetrating notes audible through dense tropical forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Philippine Drongo-cuckoo
Canto
Sharp, penetrating whistle; clear emphatic notes carrying through dense forest in Philippines. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
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Geographic Range & Migration
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Conservation Status Comparison
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Estado de conservación
Least Concern
Western Koel
Least Concern
Philippine Drongo-cuckoo
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Identification Tips — How to Tell Them Apart
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How to Tell Them Apart
Western Koel
Plumaje
Shining Bronze-cuckoo: brilliant iridescent golden-green above; white barred below; bronze-green head; reddish eye; small size
Philippine Drongo-cuckoo
Plumaje
Philippine Drongo-cuckoo: glossy black overall; forked tail; drongo-like appearance; pale tip tail; red eye; Philippine endemic
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About Each Bird (Descriptions)
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Koel asiático, 42-46 cm. Macho negro brillante con ojos rojos; hembra parda moteada. Ampliamente distribuido en Asia del Sur y Sudeste Asiático. Parásito de nido. Canto muy reconocible. Preocupación menor.
Philippine Drongo-cuckoo (Surniculus velutinus) — 23–27 cm. Glossy blue-black with white barring on the vent; mimics the forked tail of drongos to deceive hosts; long notched tail. Endemic to the Philippines in forest and forest edge. Brood parasite targeting monarch-flycatchers. Insectivore.
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Related Comparisons
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