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Asian Koel Eudynamys scolopacea

Described by: Linnaeus (1758)
Alternate common name(s): Indian Koel, Malay Koel, Pacific Koel
Old scientific name(s): Eudynamys scolopaceus

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Range

India, s. China, se. Asia, Greater Sundas, Lesser Sundas, Philippines, Sulawesi, Moluccas and New Guinea;
(1) Se. Iran, Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Lacadive Is. and Maldive Is.
(2) S. China and Indochina.
Winters s. to Borneo.
(3) Hainan Is.
(4) Ne. India (Assam), Bangladesh, Burma, Thailand, Malay Peninsula, Andaman Is., and Nicobar Is., Sumatra, Bangka, Borneo and Lesser Sundas (Lombok, Sumbawa, Flores.
(5) Islands off w. Sumatra (Simeulue, Kokos and Babi Is.).
(6) Ex. n. Philippines (Calayan and Fuga Is.).
(7) Palawan, Busuanga Is. in the Calamain Group and the Philippines, Sangihe and Talaud Is.
(8) N. Moluccas (Morotai, Halmahera, Ternate, Tidore, Moti, and Becan).
(9) C. Moluccas (Buru, Manipa, Kelang, Seram, Ambon, Tujuh, and Watubela)
(10) Kai Is. and Sumba to Timor and Roma.
(11) W. Papuan Is. and New Guinea.

Videos

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Sounds

Location unknown - Date unknown Source: Hong Kong Birdwatching Society

Location unknown - Date unknown Source: John van der Woude

References

Clements, James F. Birds of the World: A Checklist. Vista, CA: Ibis Publishing Company, 2000.

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