About Eudynamys orientalis (Latham, 1801)
The Pacific Koel (Eudynamys orientalis) can be recognized by its black plumage, which is often tinted with blue and green, and its red eyes. This species shows sexual dimorphism: females have brown plumage on the back marked with white spots, and their underbelly is typically cream-colored with fine black stripes. Juvenile Pacific Koels look similar to females but have dark eyes. This species lives in forests, woodlands, plantations, and gardens, ranging from Wallacea east to the Solomon Islands, and south to northern and eastern Australia. The Pacific Koel itself has not been rated by the IUCN, but the Australian Koel, which is included in this species here, is classified as Least Concern.
