Eastern Koel (Eudynamys orientalis, Cuculidae: Cuckoos) eastern Australia from koels Watch Video
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Description: The Eastern Koel is a large 'parasitic' Cuckoo.In Australia it is a summer migrantto the north and to eastern Australia, especially close to the coast.Less common in the southeast, however it is an increasingly regular summer visitor to the Canberra region. Koels are noisy birds and their arrival is often noted by members of the general public who are not normally keen birdwatchers.The male is glossy black with a red eye, the female is checkered cream and dark brown. Juveniles are simila