# Asian koel (*Eudynamys scolopaceus*)

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Data as of: 2026-11-11

The Asian koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus), also called the common koel or western koel, is a bird in the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae. It is a small bird with an adult body mass of 194.9 g and up to 223.5 g, and it is a frugivore that lives in woodland and has a perching lifestyle. Its clutch holds 1 egg, which is incubated for 13.5 days, and the species is partially migratory. The Asian koel is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, which is not a threatened category, and its geographic range covers 9,692,000 km².

## Quick facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 194.9 g – 223.5 g |
| Length | Not recorded |
| Lifespan | Not recorded |
| Diet | Frugivore |
| Main food | Not recorded |
| Habitat | woodland |
| Egg incubation | 13.5 days |
| Young per litter or clutch | 1 |
| Reproduction | Eggs |
| Lifestyle | Perching |
| Migration | Partial |
| Conservation status | Least Concern (IUCN) |
| Countries on record | Not recorded |

## Classification

- kingdom: Animalia
- phylum: Chordata
- class: Aves
- order: Cuculiformes
- family: Cuculidae
- genus: Eudynamys
- species: *Eudynamys scolopaceus* (Linnaeus, 1758)

Synonyms: *Cuculus honoratus*, *Cuculus scolopaceu*, *Cuculus scolopaceus*, *Eudynamys honoratus*, *Eudynamys horonatus*, *Eudynamys scolopacea*, *Eudynamys scolopacea*, *Eudynamys scolopacea*

## Common questions

### What kind of animal is the Asian koel?

The Asian koel is a bird in the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae. It belongs to the genus Eudynamys.

### How heavy is the Asian koel?

An adult Asian koel weighs 194.9 g, with values up to 223.5 g reported. This places it in the small size class.

### What does the Asian koel eat?

The Asian koel is a frugivore, and its trophic level is herbivore.

### What habitat does the Asian koel live in?

The Asian koel lives in woodland, where it has a perching lifestyle.

### Is the Asian koel endangered?

No. The Asian koel is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, which is not a threatened category.

### How many eggs does the Asian koel lay?

The Asian koel lays a clutch of 1 egg, which is incubated for 13.5 days.

### Does the Asian koel migrate?

The Asian koel is partially migratory.

## Sources

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