14,770 observationsLeast Concern
Asian Koel
Eudynamys scolopaceus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Cuculiformes ›Family: Cuculidae ›Genus: Eudynamys
About
The Asian koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus) is a member of the cuckoo order of birds, the Cuculiformes. It is found in the Indian Subcontinent, China, and Southeast Asia. It forms a superspecies with the closely related black-billed and Pacific koels which are sometimes treated as subspecies. The Asian koel is a brood parasite that lays its eggs in the nests of crows and other hosts, who raise its young. They are unusual among the cuckoos in being...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Asian Koel is Eudynamys scolopaceus.
- The Asian Koel has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Asian Koel belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Asian Koel belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Asian Koel belongs to the class Aves.
- Asian Koel belongs to the order Cuculiformes.
- Asian Koel belongs to the family Cuculidae.
- Asian Koel belongs to the genus Eudynamys.