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 female has brownish crown and has rufous streaks on the head. The back, rump and wing coverts are dark brown with white and buff spots.
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.
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 female has brownish crown and has rufous streaks on the head. The back, rump and wing coverts are dark brown with white and buff spots.
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.
Nice captures of this sweet sounding but shy and elusive bird !
ReplyDeleteInteresting species. Cuckoos are always a great find.
ReplyDeleteVery creative bird shots ~ thanks, carol, ^_^
ReplyDeleteThe Koel is indeed beautiful Rajesh. But hard to see in your greenery. Thank you for reminding me of this special bird.
ReplyDeleteLovely shots of this interesting bird!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bird!
ReplyDeleteThe tail feathers are impressive. I would love to this bird in flight. He is a beauty. genie
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bird photos!
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RW & SK
A rather big cucoo.
ReplyDeleteLovely shots.
Have a wonderful day.
Mormor
Beautiful shots on the female Koel! I miss them so much because of shifted house.
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Merry Christmas and very Happy New Year :)
Interesting shots, never seen that bird before.
ReplyDeleteIrene
Nice photos and an interesting bird.
ReplyDeleteGreat bird Rajesh, have a wonderful Christmas
ReplyDeleteDave
Beautiful!! I hope to see it one day.
ReplyDeleteWow that is such a beautiful bird, what a long tail it has~
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of the Koels. They look very similar to one that migrates here during the summer. Happy holidays to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bird Happy Christmas
ReplyDeleteit's looking much like the female koel here still ------ very noisy, very early in the morning. Best wishes....
ReplyDeleteHow nice to see such an interesting bird!
ReplyDeleteLovely shots of this interesting bird!
ReplyDeleteGlad to see the bird. How did you manage to photograph it?
ReplyDeleteVery pretty picture. Brilliant capture.
ReplyDeleteInteresting details-thanks.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Birds photos ..... nice one
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