Starling or Cuckoo in KL? (1 Viewer)

[steve covey]

Hi,
a friend photographed this in Kuala Lumpur a few days ago - any idea what it is. I don't have any field guides to the area, live in UK and my friend is a beginner...
TIA
Steve.

 

[wintibird]

Female Asian Koel, a member of the Cuckoos.

André

 

[steve covey]

Female Asian Koel, a member of the Cuckoos.

André

That's fantastic! Thanks very much André - and for a quick reply. Looking at your link I think the female has the more interesting markings!
Cheers,
Steve.