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Koel - Female - Headshot - Eudynamys orientalis This little frugivore knows she has been eating my strawberries. Love the speckled colour. And those eyes! Eastern Koel,Eudynamys orientalis,Pacific koel,frugivore Click/tap to enlarge

Koel - Female - Headshot - Eudynamys orientalis

This little frugivore knows she has been eating my strawberries. Love the speckled colour. And those eyes!

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  1. Great shot! So, for the ID -- is this Eudynamys orientalis? Posted 4 years ago
  2. Yes thanks Christine

    Niel
    Posted 4 years ago

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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 Claire Hamilton
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Uploaded Oct 16, 2020. Captured Jan 2, 2020 10:30.
  • NIKON D7100
  • f/5.6
  • 1/500s
  • ISO400
  • 420mm