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Eudynamys scolopaceus (female)
The Asian Koel is a large, long-tailed, cuckoo measuring 39–46 cm (15–18 in) and weighing 190–327 g (6.7–11.5 oz). The female is spotted and the male is black.
The Asian Koel is a bird of light woodland and cultivation. It is a mainly resident breeder in tropical southern Asia from India and Sri Lanka to south China and the Greater Sundas.
Spotted on Oct 14, 2012
Submitted on Dec 14, 2012
2 Comments
Thank you Karen Puracan. Here again is an exception to the rule that the male is more beautiful among birds and butterflies.
Beautiful with all the spots. Lovely!