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Male Eastern Koel A male Koel - a frugarian - in my strawberry patch. A migratory bird that visits eastern Australia from Indonesia. Australia,Blue Mountains,Eudynamys orientalis,Koel,NSW,Pacific koel Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Male Eastern Koel

A male Koel - a frugarian - in my strawberry patch. A migratory bird that visits eastern Australia from Indonesia.

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The Pacific koel, also known as the eastern koel, is a species of cuckoo in the Cuculidae family. In Australia, it is colloquially known as the ''rainbird'' or ''stormbird'', as its call is usually more prevalent before or during stormy weather.

Similar species: Cuckoos
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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Uploaded Oct 4, 2020. Captured Jan 2, 2020 10:34.
  • NIKON D7100
  • f/5.6
  • 1/400s
  • ISO400
  • 240mm