Species details

Asian Koel

Eudynamys scolopaceus

Eudynamys scolopaceus
Eudynamys scolopaceus
Eudynamys scolopaceus

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This large bird has a distinct loud call from which it derives its common name. They can be distinguished from crows with their long tails and red eyes.


Abundance
Common


Chinese Name
噪鹃


Habitat
Mangrove Grassland Parkland


Malay Name
Burung Tahu


Tamil name
கோகிலம்