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Formerly considered conspecific with [[Black-billed Koel]] and [[Pacific Koel]].
 
Formerly considered conspecific with [[Black-billed Koel]] and [[Pacific Koel]].
 
====Subspecies====
 
====Subspecies====
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There are 5 subspecies<sup>[[#References|[1]]]</sup>:
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Clements recognizes these subspecies[[#References|[1]]]:
 
*''E. s. scolopaceus'':
 
*''E. s. scolopaceus'':
 
:*[[Nepal]] to [[Pakistan]], [[India]], [[Sri Lanka]], Laccadives and [[Maldives]]
 
:*[[Nepal]] to [[Pakistan]], [[India]], [[Sri Lanka]], Laccadives and [[Maldives]]
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*''E. s. malayanus'' (dolosa):
 
*''E. s. malayanus'' (dolosa):
 
:*North-eastern [[India]] to [[Thailand]], [[Malaya]], [[Sumatra]], [[Borneo]] and [[Lesser Sundas]]
 
:*North-eastern [[India]] to [[Thailand]], [[Malaya]], [[Sumatra]], [[Borneo]] and [[Lesser Sundas]]
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*''E. s. corvinus'':
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:*northern [[Moluccas]] (Morotai, Halmahera, Ternate, Tidore and Bacan)
 
*''E. s. mindanensis'':
 
*''E. s. mindanensis'':
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:*[[Philippines]], Palawan, Sulu Archaepelago, Sangihe Island and Talaud Islands and northern [[Moluccas]] (Morotai, Halmahera, Ternate, Tidore and Bacan)
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:*[[Philippines]], Palawan, Sulu Archaepelago, Sangihe Island and Talaud Islands  
 
==Habitat==
 
==Habitat==
 
[[Image:Asian Koel Female .jpg|thumb|350px|right|Subspecies ''E. s. malayanus'' female<br />Photo &copy; by {{user|996sps|996sps}} <br />Petaling Jaya, Selangor, [[Malaysia]], February 2007]]
 
[[Image:Asian Koel Female .jpg|thumb|350px|right|Subspecies ''E. s. malayanus'' female<br />Photo &copy; by {{user|996sps|996sps}} <br />Petaling Jaya, Selangor, [[Malaysia]], February 2007]]
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==Behaviour==
 
==Behaviour==
 
====Breeding====
 
====Breeding====
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These birds are [[Dictionary_A-C#B|brood parasites]], laying their eggs in nests of [[Large-billed Crow]], and [[House Crow]].
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These birds are [[Dictionary_A-C#B|brood parasites]], laying their eggs in nests of [[Large-billed Crow]], [[House Crow]] and [[Black-collared Starling]].
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====Diet====
 
====Diet====
 
Whilst the adults feed mainly on fruit, such as figs, papaya and berries, their diet also includes insects, caterpillars, eggs and small vertebrates.  
 
Whilst the adults feed mainly on fruit, such as figs, papaya and berries, their diet also includes insects, caterpillars, eggs and small vertebrates.  
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[[Image:25320Asian Koel-Female Imm .jpg|thumb|350px|right|Nominate subspecies juvenile <br />Photo &copy; by {{user|bankim|bankim}}<br />Ahmedabad, Gujarat, [[India]], July 2005]]
 
[[Image:25320Asian Koel-Female Imm .jpg|thumb|350px|right|Nominate subspecies juvenile <br />Photo &copy; by {{user|bankim|bankim}}<br />Ahmedabad, Gujarat, [[India]], July 2005]]
 
'''Call''': This is most unique. It consists of a series of 'tuhoo's wherein the 'hoo' is slightly drawn out. The repetitions are very quick, one after the other.<br />
 
'''Call''': This is most unique. It consists of a series of 'tuhoo's wherein the 'hoo' is slightly drawn out. The repetitions are very quick, one after the other.<br />
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<flashmp3>asian_koel_sound.mp3</flashmp3><br />
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''[[Media: asian_koel_sound.mp3|Listen in an external program]]''<br />
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{{Audio|asian_koel_sound.mp3}}
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Recording by {{user|aloktewari|Alok Tewari}}<br />
 
Recording by {{user|aloktewari|Alok Tewari}}<br />
 
Delhi, [[India]], April-2012<br />
 
Delhi, [[India]], April-2012<br />
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Call given by a male, recorded in the neighborhood garden.<br />
 
Call given by a male, recorded in the neighborhood garden.<br />
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<flashmp3>asian_koel_sound_alok.mp3</flashmp3><br />
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''[[Media: asian_koel_sound_alok.mp3|Listen in an external program]]''<br />
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{{Audio|asian_koel_sound_alok.mp3}}
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Recording by {{user|aloktewari|Alok Tewari}}<br />
 
Recording by {{user|aloktewari|Alok Tewari}}<br />
 
Recorded in an urban garden, Delhi, [[India]], May-2018<br />
 
Recorded in an urban garden, Delhi, [[India]], May-2018<br />
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</gallery>
 
</gallery>
 
==References==
 
==References==
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#{{Ref-Clements6thAug19}}#Birdforum Member observations
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#{{Ref-Clements6thOct24}}#{{Ref-GillDonskerRasmussen24V14.2}}#Birdforum Member observations
 
#Payne, R. & Kirwan, G.M. (2020). Western Koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus). In: del Hoyo, J., Elliott, A., Sargatal, J., Christie, D.A. & de Juana, E. (eds.). Handbook of the Birds of the World Alive. Lynx Edicions, Barcelona. (retrieved from https://www.hbw.com/node/54832 on 9 April 2020)
 
#Payne, R. & Kirwan, G.M. (2020). Western Koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus). In: del Hoyo, J., Elliott, A., Sargatal, J., Christie, D.A. & de Juana, E. (eds.). Handbook of the Birds of the World Alive. Lynx Edicions, Barcelona. (retrieved from https://www.hbw.com/node/54832 on 9 April 2020)
 
{{ref}}
 
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==External Links==
 
==External Links==
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{{GSearch|"Eudynamys scolopaceus" {{!}} "Asian koel" {{!}} "Western Koel" {{!}} -"Flowerpecker"}}
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{{VSearch|"Eudynamys scolopaceus" {{!}} "Asian koel" {{!}} "Western Koel" {{!}} -"Flowerpecker"}}
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Latest revision as of 00:29, 15 December 2024

Subspecies E. s. chinensis male
Photo © by anonymous_guy
Lamma Island, Hong Kong

Alternative name: Western Koel

Eudynamys scolopaceus

Identification

39–46 cm (15¼-18 in)
Male:

  • Bluish-black
  • Pale green bill
  • Red eyes
  • Grey legs and feet

Female:

  • Brownish upperparts with white spots
  • Whitish underparts heavily striped and spotted brown
  • Olive or green beak
  • Red eyes

Distribution

Nominate subspecies male
Photo © by Alok Tewari
Delhi, India, June-2012

Found from southern Asia, China, Indochina to the northern Moluccas (Indonesia).

Taxonomy

Formerly considered conspecific with Black-billed Koel and Pacific Koel.

Subspecies

Clements recognizes these subspecies[1]:

  • E. s. scolopaceus:
  • E. s. chinensis:
  • E. s. harterti:
  • E. s. malayanus (dolosa):
  • E. s. corvinus:
  • northern Moluccas (Morotai, Halmahera, Ternate, Tidore and Bacan)
  • E. s. mindanensis:
  • Philippines, Palawan, Sulu Archaepelago, Sangihe Island and Talaud Islands

Habitat

Subspecies E. s. malayanus female
Photo © by 996sps
Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia, February 2007

Light woodland and on the fringes of urban areas, mangrove, scrub, plantations, orchards, gardens, parks, rare in forests

Behaviour

Breeding

These birds are brood parasites, laying their eggs in nests of Large-billed Crow, House Crow and Black-collared Starling.

Diet

Whilst the adults feed mainly on fruit, such as figs, papaya and berries, their diet also includes insects, caterpillars, eggs and small vertebrates.

Vocalisation

Nominate subspecies juvenile
Photo © by bankim
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, July 2005

Call: This is most unique. It consists of a series of 'tuhoo's wherein the 'hoo' is slightly drawn out. The repetitions are very quick, one after the other.

Recording by Alok Tewari
Delhi, India, April-2012

Call given by a male, recorded in the neighborhood garden.

Recording by Alok Tewari
Recorded in an urban garden, Delhi, India, May-2018
High pitch burst by a female followed by crescendo of male, and female again in the end.

In Culture

Since the bird is most active just before the onset of monsoon, Indians believe that its arrival heralds the oncoming rains.

In Sri Lanka, they have a strong association with the traditional new year celebrations. In the literature around the festival, the song of the bird is regarded as heralding new year. They are called "koha" by the Sinhala speaking community.

Gallery

Click images to see larger version

  • Nominate subspecies female
    Photo © by Alok Tewari
    Delhi, India, May-2012

  • Nominate Ssp. Parasitic immature fed by House Crow parents
    Photo © by Alok Tewari
    Delhi, India, Aug- 2010

References

  1. Clements, J. F., P. C. Rasmussen, T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, T. A. Fredericks, J. A. Gerbracht, D. Lepage, A. Spencer, S. M. Billerman, B. L. Sullivan, M. Smith, and C. L. Wood. 2024. The eBird/Clements checklist of Birds of the World: v2024. Downloaded from https://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
  2. Gill, F, D Donsker, and P Rasmussen (Eds). 2024. IOC World Bird List (v 14.2). Doi 10.14344/IOC.ML.14.2. http://www.worldbirdnames.org/
  3. Birdforum Member observations
  4. Payne, R. & Kirwan, G.M. (2020). Western Koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus). In: del Hoyo, J., Elliott, A., Sargatal, J., Christie, D.A. & de Juana, E. (eds.). Handbook of the Birds of the World Alive. Lynx Edicions, Barcelona. (retrieved from https://www.hbw.com/node/54832 on 9 April 2020)

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