The Asian koel is a bird of light woodland and cultivation. It is a mainly resident breeder in tropical southern Asia from Iran, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Maldives, and Sri Lanka to southern China and the Greater Sundas.

Asian koels are shy birds that are usually more often heard than seen. They spend their time singly or in pairs hiding in the dense canopy. Asian koels feed by day taking fruits directly from trees; they may sometimes defend favored trees and chase away other frugivores.

May 13, 2022 · These birds, though annoying for Singaporeans, have actually served as inspiration for poets specifically in India and Nepal. Here are some frequently asked questions about the Asian Koel that...

Jan 22, 2023 · The Asian koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus) is a bird that is part of the larger cuckoo family. They are found all over Asia but are especially common in Singapore, where they lay their eggs in the nest of house crows.

Jun 5, 2013 · කොහා[Koha]/Asian Koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus) Common breeding resident in home gardens, cultivation and other wooded areas avoiding dense forests from lowlands to mid hills. It feeds almost entirely on fruits including berries of some ornamental garden plants.

Free, global bird ID and field guide app powered by your sightings and media. A large cuckoo, distinctive in all plumages, but usually secretive, keeping to the interior of dense trees in many habitats, even inner cities and fields.

The true koels, Eudynamys, are a genus of cuckoos from Asia, Australia and the Pacific. They are large sexually dimorphic cuckoos that eat fruits and insects and have loud distinctive calls. They are brood parasites, laying their eggs in the nests of other species.

Nov 18, 2023 · The Asian koel is a very common bird that inhabits South Asia and Australia, known for the characteristic song from which it derives its name (a mix between kik-kik-kik and ko-ooo, depending on sex and population). Although it’s a bit difficult to spot, it’s immediately recognized as soon as it sings.

The sound of Koha ( Asian Koel, Eudynamys scolopaceus) begins to come to our notice somewhere in the period of February to April in every year. It is generally believed that this distinctive sound connects with oncoming Sinhala New Year in April.

Apr 12, 2018 · Environmental Lawyer Jagath Gunawardana told Roar Media that the Asian koel’s elusive nature is one reason why many people mistakenly think that it is a migratory bird which visits Sri Lanka during the avurudu season from India and other South Asian countries.