Tuesday, May 3, 2011

The New Year Massenger.........

Hello folks, allow me to present  Asian Koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus) for this week's World Bird Wednesday.  The old folks of Sri Lanka interpreted the mating call of the male of this species meant the arrival of Sinhalese-Hindu new year festival of April, and still the kids here find the significant call such a wonder. 


All these photos show the male bird. The female looks entirely different and more beautiful. Unfortunately, I don't have a photo of a female yet. Asian koel is a brood parasite, the female lays eggs in a crow's nest. You have to be patient with the video, the best view of the bird is towards the end of it. 


So, enjoy and let me know what you think. ciao!


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Location: Kurunegala, Sri Lanka

17 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlMay 3, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    a rather intimidating looking bird. the large beak and intense red eyes! :)

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  2. MaineBirderMay 3, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    Wonderful captures of this beautiful bird. Loved the video too!

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  3. fjällripanMay 4, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    Thats a really beautiful bird, but a little scary with its red eyes...:) Great capture!

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  4. UnknownMay 4, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    Pretty dramatic with those red eyes!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  5. mickMay 4, 2011 at 1:00 AM

    We have a Koel that comes down here to Australia in the Spring. I think it is the same as the one you have photographed. Great photos.

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  6. theconstantwalkerMay 4, 2011 at 1:12 AM

    A beautiful bird very well captured.
    A great series.

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  7. SpringmanMay 4, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    Those are happy noises in the background Amila. Your pictures are wonderfully detailed. Thanks for sharing your Koel!

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  8. FotokarusellenMay 4, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    Wonderful shots of a beautiful bird.

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  9. PatMay 4, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    Nice shots and video of a beautiful bird! Those red eyes are really something!

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  10. Modesto ViegasMay 4, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    Very good work!

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  11. SondraMay 5, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    Those red eyes are stunning! What a fantastic looking bird.

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  12. Bill S.May 5, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Great pictures of a very interesting bird.

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  13. Tammie LeeMay 5, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    I loved seeing your wonderful bird photos.

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  14. EG CameraGirlMay 7, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    I enjoyed the video as well as the still shots!

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  15. Amila KanchanaMay 7, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    Hi everybody, Thanks for all the comments!:)

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  16. Pat UlrichMay 8, 2011 at 4:33 AM

    A very interesting bird, such long tail feathers!

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  17. Sallie (FullTime-Life)May 19, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Excellent video and stills of another one of your amazing birds. Thanks for sharing.

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