The Asian Koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus) measures 39-46 cm in length including its tail. The male has glossy bluish-black overall body, greenish-grey bill, grey legs and feet, and crimson iris. The female has brownish crown, head with rufous streaks, back, rump and wings dark brownwith white and buff spots, and heavily striped whitish underparts. The species are native of South Africa, southeast Asia, and China. It is a brood-parasite generally laying a single egg in the nest of other birds, especially crow.
