Asian koel- Female

Description:

The Asian koel is a large, long-tailed, cuckoo measuring 39–46 cm (15–18 in). The female of the nominate race is brownish on the crown and has rufous streaks on the head. The back, rump and wing coverts are dark brown with white and buff spots. The underparts are whitish, but is heavily striped.

Habitat:

The Asian koel is a bird of light woodland and cultivation. The Asian koel is omnivorous, consuming a variety of insects, caterpillars, eggs and small vertebrates. Adults feed mainly on fruit. They will sometimes defend fruiting trees that they forage in and chase away other frugivores.