I am the few of the fortunate who occasionally get to see few birds of different variety around my house in Bangalore. I have captured few of them in my camera and here they are. One such beautiful bird is Asian Koel.
It is a member of the cuckoo genus of birds. They are large, long-tailed, measuring 15 to 18 inches. The male and female are distinctive in their appearance. The male have glossy bluish-black, with a pale greenish grey bill, red eyes and it has grey legs and feet.
They are omnivorous, consuming a variety of insects, caterpillars, eggs and small vertebrates. Adults feed mainly on fruits. They are unusual among the cuckoos in being largely frugivorous as adults.
The familiar song of the male is a repeated koo-Ooo. It is mostly seen in South East Asia.
It is a member of the cuckoo genus of birds. They are large, long-tailed, measuring 15 to 18 inches. The male and female are distinctive in their appearance. The male have glossy bluish-black, with a pale greenish grey bill, red eyes and it has grey legs and feet.
They are omnivorous, consuming a variety of insects, caterpillars, eggs and small vertebrates. Adults feed mainly on fruits. They are unusual among the cuckoos in being largely frugivorous as adults.
The familiar song of the male is a repeated koo-Ooo. It is mostly seen in South East Asia.
A beautiful shy bird with red eyes. Well captured.
ReplyDeleteWow, the bird looks amazing .
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bird and great shadow shots, Rajesh! Enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDeletespooky but beautiful, too!
ReplyDeletePretty bird, I like their eyes. Great sighting and photos! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bird photos!
ReplyDeleteGreetings, RW & SK
Excellent capture on the Koel! They are a permanent residence of our neighborhood.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting bird! I adore travelling virtually to other parts of the world.
ReplyDeleteCheers from Cottage Country Ontario , Canada!
A handsome bird. The red eye is very striking.
ReplyDeletePretty bird!
ReplyDeleteThe eyes look a scary red.
ReplyDeleteThanks for these wonderful shots of a very interesting bird. I like that red eye.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely bird, great shots!
ReplyDeleteHello Rajesh,
ReplyDeleteHow's India? It's been awhile not seeing you. I was quiet in my bloglandia due to the summer holiday.
Now, am back and hope to hang with you all my bloggie friends.
Happy Sunday.
/CC girl
Beautiful bird. Those red eyes are so intense.
ReplyDeletelooks amazing
ReplyDeleteBeutiful, yet scary :D
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty bird!
ReplyDeleteI love this bird....it reminds me of our Bronzed Cowbird with that red eye:)
ReplyDeleteGreat eyes!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteThe red eyes are quite sinister looking. But still, a beautiful species.
ReplyDeleteThe red eyes are quite striking!
ReplyDeleteWow! look at those red eyes! Nice shots rajesh.
ReplyDeleteOh, those eyes! Nice photos!
ReplyDeleteYes very beautiful. Thank you~
ReplyDeleteNice capture.
ReplyDeleteThe eyes capture our eyes.
ReplyDeleteNice work on capturing this shy and lovely bird, I love the texture and light on the feathers
ReplyDeleteNice one...i love the koo hoo of the koel which I get to hear early in the morning in summer months in Noida..
ReplyDeleteWonderful snaps :-) loved them all thanks for sharing them
ReplyDeletewow beauty
ReplyDeleteVery innocent birds with red eyes. I love birds!!
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