Pacific Koel
A species of cuckoo...a
nest parasite, mainly for
large honeyeaters.
nest parasite, mainly for
large honeyeaters.
Eudynamys orientalis
(L 15.5-18.1")
Mareeba Wetlands
21Oct2015
Also known as the rainbird or
stormbird, as its call is usually more
prevalent before or during stormy
weather.
stormbird, as its call is usually more
prevalent before or during stormy
weather.
© Graeme
Byfield
Byfield
xeno-canto
Eudynamus is Greek for good
koel - from Greek mythology;
orientalis is Latin for eastern.
koel - from Greek mythology;
orientalis is Latin for eastern.
© eBird