Asian Koel is a member of cuckoo family of birds. Koel are very frugivorous as their diet consists entirely on fruits. It is compared with nightingale because of the melodious singing. It is supposed to have derived it’s name from a Hindi word which has its roots as “Kokila” in Sanskrit. During hard winters they migrate to warmer areas.
Gujarati Name
કોયલ
Scientific Name
Eudynamys scolopaceus
Scientific Family
Cuculidae
Status in Gujarat
Resident
IUCN Status
You are not logged in.
You are currently browsing this site as a guest which limits the information in the birds database.
To unlock the full data, signup now. Already a member? Login!
