Asian Koel

Asian Koel(Eudynamys scolopacea) is reported to be a resident as well as a migrant bird in this region. The bird which i often seen and heard near my residential area however could probably be a migrant as it could only be seen and heard twice a year. According to Allen J (source: www.mygardenbirdwatch.com), Asian Koel would usually lay its eggs in Common House Crow nest which will then host its nestlings. From my observation, Asian Koel would call as early as 6.00am ie slightly later than oriental magpie robin (5.00am) and yellow-vented bulbul (5.45am). The Asian Koel name was derived from the loud calls it makes which sounds like ko-el and its female partner has a different shades of colors i.e. a striking pattern of brown spots and streaks. Here are some of the images of its male counterpart taken recently at a park near my house:

It was spotted eating berries quietly in the trees. The berries when riped are reddish in color.

Then he saw a human being snapping his picture from below !

Nah he is not a threat, so i will continue eating.

After filling up its stomach, its time for a short rest. Note: Asian Koel (male) is not entirely black. As you can see from the images above, it has some brown colors on its wings. This bird is also probably an adult/matured male.

Here are some photos of the female Asian Koel.