Asian Koel
This Asian koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus) is a male as it is totally black. Females are gray in color with dark grey to black specks forming on their bodies. They display proper sexual dimorphism (physical difference between genders). However, the color does not change through breeding or non-breeding seasons.
Notice the gray beak and red eyes, that sets this bird apart from house or large-billed crows. The long tail is another feature, but not captured properly in this picture. They also exhibit an impatient flight pattern with quickly flapping wings, as compared to the crows that patiently flap the wings while traversing long distances. Koels are hideous birds and do not expose themselves like crows.
This one was eating the red berries (red berries shown near its tail). Shot at a tree near the temple pond in West Mambalam.
Asian Koel
This Asian koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus) is a male as it is totally black. Females are gray in color with dark grey to black specks forming on their bodies. They display proper sexual dimorphism (physical difference between genders). However, the color does not change through breeding or non-breeding seasons.
Notice the gray beak and red eyes, that sets this bird apart from house or large-billed crows. The long tail is another feature, but not captured properly in this picture. They also exhibit an impatient flight pattern with quickly flapping wings, as compared to the crows that patiently flap the wings while traversing long distances. Koels are hideous birds and do not expose themselves like crows.
This one was eating the red berries (red berries shown near its tail). Shot at a tree near the temple pond in West Mambalam.