Facts about Asian Koel
- Not easy to find Koel in Dwarka, but can be noticed by its calls which it usually makes, and from that call we can found the location of the bird.
- Asian Koel is a large, long-tailed measuring 39-46 cm in length and weighting 190-327 gm.
- The male is glossy bluish-black, with a pale greenish grey bill, the iris is creamson, and it has grey lags and feet.
- Lives mainly in thickets of trees, shrubby areas with tall trees, gardens and woods.
- Asian Koel performs direct flight as other cuckoos. They have strainght and swift flight with raped wing beats.
- Feeds mainly on fruits, especially figs. Also consumes insects and caterpillars.
- Resident bird.
