Birds
Urban & Common Birds
Asian Koel
Eudynamys scolopaceus
Local name: Kokil / कोयल
lightbulbThe male’s “kuoo” call marks the Indian summer.
Identification
The Asian Koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus) is part of the WRK FO field reference used for incident intake and ground reports. Local names include Kokil / कोयल.
Habitat. Wooded towns and countryside
Diet. Fruit; chicks are raised by crows and mynas
Field notes. A brood parasite. Fledglings on the ground are often still being fed by host crows. Listed under the Wildlife (Protection) Act as Schedule IV.
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Habitat
Wooded towns and countryside
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Diet
Fruit; chicks are raised by crows and mynas
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Behavior
A brood parasite. Fledglings on the ground are often still being fed by host crows.
