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Pacific Koel:

Scientific Name: Eudynamys orientalis

Appearance: These birds are medium to large and are apart of the cuckoo family. The males are easily distinguished by their glossy black plumage tinged with green and blue all over the body with a striking red eye. The female on the other hand has mostly glossed brown upper parts, heavily spotted with white and have a black crown. The underparts are generally buff-cream with numerous fine black bars. The adults are very shy and are heard way more then seen. They usually stay high up but tend to come down to gather food. The chicks are very loud and are quite conspicuous when calling for food. Juveniles resemble the female but are darker in plumage.

Feeding: Common Koels feed almost entirely at the tops of trees in the canopy. Their main food diet is fruit and especially figs.

Habitat/Location Found: Common Koels migrate from Australia to New Guinea and some head to Eastern Indonesia and even further North, Though some remain in Northern Australia. During the breeding season they are found in northern and eastern Australia, Southern Australia to around Nowra and NSW. Though some occasionally head further South. Their found in Tall forests and are common in urban areas, particularly in forest environments.