Black-billed Koel
Eudynamys melanorhynchus
Conservation Status
Data DeficientAves · Cuculiformes · Cuculidae
About
The black-billed koel is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is endemic to forest and woodland on the Indonesian islands of Sulawesi, Sula, Banggai, Togian and other smaller nearby islands. It has often been considered conspecific with E. scolopaceus, but they are increasingly treated as separate species. Unlike the black-billed koel, all other members of the common koel complex have a pale bill. The black billed koel voice a typical "koel!" call, or a short series of rising and falling "woo" notes.
Fun Fact
It has often been considered conspecific with E.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Endemic to forest and woodland on the Indonesian islands of Sulawesi, Sula, Banggai, Togian and other smaller nearby islands.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance