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Pacific Koel
Eudynamys orientalis (Linnaeus, 1766)
195 gWeight
The Pacific koel (Eudynamys orientalis), also known as the eastern koel or formerly common koel, is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae.
Busiest months: October–December · Most records: Australia, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia
Where and when it's recorded
Pacific Koel has been recorded at 206 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 5 countries and regions.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Carlyle Gardens Retirement Resort, TownsvilleAustralia1,574 records
- Jerrabomberra Wetlands Nature ReserveAustralia1,456 records
- Coachwood ParkAustralia1,166 records
More places
- Oxley Creek CommonAustralia1,068 records
- Daintree Village Boat CruiseAustralia755 records
- Lake Samsonvale – Golds Scrub LaneAustralia753 records
- Bundaberg Botanical GardensAustralia661 records
- Townsville Town Common Conservation ParkAustralia601 records
- Lake WollumboolaAustralia535 records
- Sandy Camp Road WetlandsAustralia509 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 Pacific koel (Eudynamys orientalis), also known as the eastern koel or formerly common koel, is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. In northern Australia, it is colloquially known as the rainbird or stormbird.
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Questions
How big is the Pacific Koel?
The Pacific Koel weighs around 195 g.
Where does the Pacific Koel live?
Its breeding range: Australasia: central Moluccas to northern, eastern Australia. It is most often recorded in Australia, Papua New Guinea and Indonesia.
When is the best time to see the Pacific Koel?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in October, November and December (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Pacific Koel endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Pacific Koel as Least Concern.
What does the Pacific Koel eat?
Main food: Fruit.
What family is the Pacific Koel in?
It belongs to the family Cuckoos (Cuculidae), order Cuculiformes.
At a glance
- Weight
- 195 g
- Habitat
- Woodland
- Diet
- Fruit
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 217 mm
- Tail
- 216 mm
- Bill
- 36 mm
- Tarsus
- 38 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Australasia: central Moluccas to northern, eastern Australia
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Cuculiformes
- Family
- Cuckoos Cuculidae
- Genus
- Eudynamys
Other birds in the genus Eudynamys
Asian KoelEudynamys scolopaceus
Black-billed KoelEudynamys melanorhynchus
Guira CuckooGuira guira
Greater AniCrotophaga major
Smooth-billed AniCrotophaga ani
Groove-billed AniCrotophaga sulcirostris
Striped CuckooTapera naevia
Pheasant CuckooDromococcyx phasianellus
Pavonine CuckooDromococcyx pavoninus
Lesser Ground CuckooMorococcyx erythropygus
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