Scientific Name: Eudynamys scolopaceus
Malay Name: Tahu Asia
Chinese Name: 噪鹃
Range: Found from the Indian subcontinent to southern China, Southeast Asia with some northern populations wintering south to Southeast Asia
Taxonomy: Polytypic. Subspecies are: scolopaceus, chinensis, harterti, malayanus, mindanensis.
Local Subspecies: malayanus
Size: 40-44 cm
Identification: Male resembles crow but has glossy blue-black overall plumage, stout greenish bill and red eyes. Female resembles male but has dark brownish overall plumage with whitish spots on upperparts and streaks/barrings on underparts.
Habitat: Forest edge, wooded areas, mangroves, parks and gardens.
Behaviour/Ecology: A known brood parasite of Large-billed Crow and House Crow.
Local Status: Very common resident
Conservation Status: Least Concern (BirdLife International 2016)
Location: Any suitable habitat like Singapore Botanic Gardens, Pasir Ris Park, Lorong Halus, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Kranji Marsh, Jurong Eco Garden, etc.
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Conservation Status: IUCN Red List Page
Sound Recordings: xeno-canto Link
Wikipedia Entry: Wikipedia Link
eBird Species page: eBird (Asian Koel)
References:
BirdLife International. (2016). Eudynamys scolopaceus. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2016. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22684049A93012559.en. Accessed on 1 January 2023
Jeyarajasingam, A., & Pearson, A. (2012). A Field Guide to the Birds of Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore. Oxford University Press.
Robson, C. (2014). Field guide to the birds of South-East Asia (Second Edition). Bloomsbury Publishing, London.
RECOMMENDED CITATION
Bird Society of Singapore. (n.d.). Asian Koel. Retrieved on May 10, 2024 from https://singaporebirds.com/species/asian-koel.