Species: Eudynamys scolopaceus
English Name: Asian Koel
Chinese Name: 噪鵑
Family: Cuculidae
Description:
This large cuckoo (40-43 cm) has a stout, green-yellow bill, grey legs and feet, and red eyes. The adults male plumage is glossy black and the females are dark brown with white spots above and whitish, striped brown below. It is a Macao resident.
© 2013 João Monteiro 1
Photo taken in Macau
© 2014 João Monteiro 1
Photo taken in Macau
© 2013 Hiyashi Haka 2
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© 2006 Lip Kee 2
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© 2013 Arun Prabhu 2
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© 2009 Wira Ungu 2
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2 Photo used under a Creative Commons license
References:
– Department of Gardens and Green Areas, Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau of Macao Special Administrative Region, South China Institute for Endangered Animals. (2010). Birds of Macao. Macao, SAR: Author.