Long-tailed Koel
Long-tailed Koel (<em>Urodynamis taitensis</em>) is a species of Cuckoos (<em>Cuculidae</em>) in the order Cuckoos.
Overview
Long-tailed Koel (Urodynamis taitensis) is a species of Cuckoos (Cuculidae) in the order Cuckoos.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Urodynamis; binomial: Urodynamis taitensis; authority: (Sparrman, 1787).
Distribution
Breeding range: Australasia. Non-breeding range: c, s tropical Pacific, from Palau (w Caroline Is., w Micronesia) to Pitcairn group (se Polynesia).
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Restore "Pacific" to eliminate confusion with African Cercococcyx species. Change (15.1) English name of Urodynamis taitensis from Pacific Long-tailed Cuckoo to Long-tailed Koel to align with other major world bird lists.
