Koel Photo Gallery
The true koels, Eudynamys, are a genus of cuckoos that occur naturally in Asia, Australia, and the Pacific region.
They mostly feed on fruits and insects. Their calls are loud. These brood parasites lay their eggs in the nests of other bird species for them to raise as their own.
Subspecies
- Genus Eudynamys – true koels
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- Black-billed Koel, Eudynamys melanorhynchus
- Asian Koel, Eudynamys scolopaceus
According to BirdLife International, this species is well documented.
- Pacific Koel, Eudynamys orientalis
- Australian Koel, Eudynamys (orientalis) cyanocephalus
- Pacific Koel, Eudynamys orientalis
According to Audubon Society, this species is well documented.
- Long-tailed Koel or Long-tailed Cuckoo, Eudynamys taitensis
- Henderson Island Koel, Eudynamis cf. taitensis – prehistoric
Species Research by Sibylle Johnson
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