A female Asian Koel on the banyan tree outside my window.
The Asian koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus) is a member of the cuckoo order of birds, the Cuculiformes. It is found in the Indian Subcontinent, China, and Southeast Asia. Like many of its related cuckoo kin it is a brood parasite that lays its eggs in the nests of crows and other hosts, who raise its young. They are unusual among the cuckoos in being largely frugivorous as adults.
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ReplyDeletethey are such attractive birds... YAM xx
...she's a pretty one!
ReplyDeleteI've never seen one! Great photo.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the introduction 🙏🏽
ReplyDeleteBeautiful
ReplyDeleteThat tree again. Looks like you are living along a nature reservation.But a good birdphoto it is again. Well done.
ReplyDeleteA pretty bird!
ReplyDeleteHow unique! We have a Cuckoo here in Florida but didn't see it last year. This is such a good photo!
ReplyDeleteWhat a handsome bird, great photo! Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a happy weekend!
ReplyDeletePretty! Who´s that in the background?
ReplyDeleteAll kinds of birds love that tree. Another great capture of a beautiful bird.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty!
ReplyDeletePerhaps one of the few birds where the females are prettier than their male counterparts.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful bird and a lovely photo!
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