Asian Koel
Asian Koel (<em>Eudynamys scolopaceus</em>) is a species of Cuckoos (<em>Cuculidae</em>) in the order Cuckoos.
Overview
Asian Koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus) is a species of Cuckoos (Cuculidae) in the order Cuckoos. A long-tailed glossy black cuckoo (male) with red eyes; a brood parasite of crows; its loud rising 'ko-EL' call is a sound of Asian summers; males and females look different.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Eudynamys; binomial: Eudynamys scolopaceus; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758). Typical size: 39-46cm. Average lifespan: 10-15 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Oriental Region.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
