About the Long-tailed Koel
The long-tailed koel, also known as the long-tailed cuckoo, Pacific long-tailed cuckoo, sparrow hawk, home owl, screecher, screamer or koekoeā in Māori, is a species of the Cuculidae bird family. It is the only species placed in the genus Urodynamis. It is a migratory bird that spends spring and summer in New Zealand, its only breeding place, and spends winter in the Pacific islands. It is a brood parasite, laying its eggs in the nests of other bird species and leaving them to raise its chicks.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Urodynamis taitensis |
| Species Codes | lotkoe1, LTCU, PLTC, LTKO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Long-tailed Koel belong to?
The Long-tailed Koel (Urodynamis taitensis) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Long-tailed Koel?
The long-tailed koel, also known as the long-tailed cuckoo, Pacific long-tailed cuckoo, sparrow hawk, home owl, screecher, screamer or koekoeā in Māori, is a species of the Cuculidae bird family. It is the only species placed in the genus Urodynamis. It is a migratory bird that spends spring and sum...
Where can I report a Long-tailed Koel sighting?
You can log sightings of Long-tailed Koel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lotkoe1, or on iNaturalist.
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