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The Asian Koel (female)

Eudynamys scolopaceus

Description:

The Asian Koel is a brood parasite that lays its eggs in the nests of crows and other hosts, who raise its young. The Asian Koel is a large, long-tailed, cuckoo measuring 39–46 cm. The Asian Koel is omnivorous, consuming a variety of insects, caterpillars, eggs and small vertebrates. Adults feed mainly on fruit.

Habitat:

The Asian Koel is a bird of light woodland and cultivation.

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2 Comments

J.Thomas Cheruvallil
J.Thomas Cheruvallil 10 years ago

thank you.............yeskay

yeskay
yeskay 10 years ago

Exellent spotting!!

Kerala, India

Spotted on Jun 29, 2013
Submitted on Jun 29, 2013

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