About the Black-billed Koel
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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Eudynamys melanorhynchus |
| Species Codes | bkbkoe1, EAKO, BBKO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-billed Koel belong to?
The Black-billed Koel (Eudynamys melanorhynchus) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Black-billed Koel?
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...
Where can I report a Black-billed Koel sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-billed Koel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bkbkoe1, or on iNaturalist.
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