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Dwarf Koel
Microdynamis parva (Salvadori, 1876)
47 gWeight
The dwarf koel (Microdynamis parva) is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae.
Busiest months: July–August · Most records: Papua New Guinea, Indonesia
Where and when it's recorded
Dwarf Koel has been recorded at 27 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Varirata National ParkPapua New Guinea180 records
- MalagufukIndonesia41 records
- Alex Waisimon's PropertyIndonesia40 records
More places
- NimbokrangIndonesia35 records
- Nimbokrang – KM 8Indonesia31 records
- Nimbokrang – Jalan Korea swamp forestIndonesia28 records
- Tabubil-Kiunga Rd – Km 17Papua New Guinea23 records
- Drimgas Road, KiungaPapua New Guinea22 records
- Malagufuk villageIndonesia22 records
- Kwatu LodgePapua New Guinea21 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The dwarf koel (Microdynamis parva) is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is monotypic within the genus Microdynamis. It is found in New Guinea, where its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
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Questions
How big is the Dwarf Koel?
The Dwarf Koel weighs around 47 g.
Where does the Dwarf Koel live?
Its breeding range: Australasia: New Guinea. It is most often recorded in Papua New Guinea and Indonesia.
When is the best time to see the Dwarf Koel?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in July and August (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Dwarf Koel endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Dwarf Koel as Least Concern.
What does the Dwarf Koel eat?
Main food: Fruit.
What family is the Dwarf Koel in?
It belongs to the family Cuckoos (Cuculidae), order Cuculiformes.
At a glance
- Weight
- 47 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Fruit
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Partial migrant
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 105 mm
- Tail
- 85 mm
- Bill
- 19 mm
- Tarsus
- 20 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Australasia: New Guinea
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Cuculiformes
- Family
- Cuckoos Cuculidae
- Genus
- Microdynamis
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