The Asian Koel is a very common member of the Cuckoo family found in Thailand and other parts of SE Asia, India and China. Many people say it is the noisiest, most annoying bird they have ever encountered. Whenever they hear the call they are always reminded of their travels to the region.
The birds tend to be at the loudest from January through March in Thailand when they are looking for a mate.
Like many Cuckoos it is a brood parasite, laying it's eggs in other birds nests.
Adult birds have a diet consisting mainly of fruit. They are attracted to cultivated fruits like papaya, so they can be regular garden visitors in the winter months when fruit in the wild is less plentiful.

Location: Na Ngua, Phetchabun, Thailand.

Equipment: Canon 80D, Canon 400mm f5.6 lens, Canon 1.4 TC, Tascam DR05 sound recorder.

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