Pacific Koel
Pacific Koel
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The Pacific Koel is a large, migratory cuckoo found across Australasia and the Pacific islands. It is well-known for its distinctive, often loud calls and brood-parasitic breeding strategy.
Where to spot
Breeds in northern and eastern Australia and New Guinea; migrates north to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and islands of the Southwest Pacific. Found in a variety of wooded habitats, including urban parks and gardens.
How to spot
Listen for its very loud, repetitive "ko-EL" call, which becomes faster and more excited when agitated. Look for males' glossy black plumage and red eyes; females are brown with extensive white spotting and barring. Often seen perched high in trees, especially fruit trees.
When to spot
Best observed during the breeding season (spring-summer in Australia/New Guinea) when males are very vocal. During migration, they can be seen at stopover sites. Often vocal at dawn and dusk.
Where to spot
Breeds in northern and eastern Australia and New Guinea; migrates north to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and islands of the Southwest Pacific. Found in a variety of wooded habitats, including urban parks and gardens.
How to spot
Listen for its very loud, repetitive "ko-EL" call, which becomes faster and more excited when agitated. Look for males' glossy black plumage and red eyes; females are brown with extensive white spotting and barring. Often seen perched high in trees, especially fruit trees.
When to spot
Best observed during the breeding season (spring-summer in Australia/New Guinea) when males are very vocal. During migration, they can be seen at stopover sites. Often vocal at dawn and dusk.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species undertakes impressive migratory journeys, traveling thousands of kilometers between its breeding grounds in Australia and New Guinea and its non-breeding areas in Southeast Asia and various Pacific islands.
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