UC IUCN · LC · Least Concern Cuculiformes Cuculidae

Asian Koel

Eudynamys scolopaceus

UCIOC 1302

Asian Koel

Eudynamys scolopaceus

Cuculiformes · Cuculidae

Asian Koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus).

ATK144

DEF93

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass: 194.9 g
Diet: Fruit
Migration: Partially migratory

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 144

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 144).

DEF 93

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 93).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Oriental: widespread; also Lesser Sundas Habitat: Woodland

6 · Subspecies & regional ranges

Eudynamys scolopaceus scolopaceus
Nepal, Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Laccadive Is. and Maldives
Eudynamys scolopaceus chinensis
s China and Indochina
Eudynamys scolopaceus harterti
Hainan (off se China)
Eudynamys scolopaceus malayanus
ne India and Bangladesh to Sumatra, Java, Bali, Borneo and Lombok to Flores (w, c Lesser Sundas)
Eudynamys scolopaceus mindanensis
Philippines (including Palawan), and Sangihe and Talaud is. (n of ne Sulawesi)
Eudynamys scolopaceus corvinus
northern Moluccas

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