Cuckoos

Asian Koel male (Eudynamys scolopacea) - It is named after the mating calls the male makes in April at the time of the Buddhist New Year (Aluth Avurudda). He calls a loud Ko-el which repeats again and again, louder and faster. (1,2)
Asian Koel female (Eudynamys scolopacea). This cuckoo lays its eggs in Crow's nests. It is named after the mating calls the male makes in April at the time of the Buddhist New Year (Aluth Avurudda).
Asian Koel male (Eudynamys scolopacea) - It is named after the mating calls the male makes in April at the time of the Buddhist New Year (Aluth Avurudda). He calls a loud Ko-el which repeats again and again, louder and faster. (1,2)
Small or Lesser Cuckoo (Cuculus poliocephalus). A winter visitor from further north. Dark tail feathers distinguish it from the Common Cuckoo. (1,2)
A different view of the same Small or Lesser Cuckoo (Cuculus poliocephaus) seen in the previous slide. (Grey chin, reddish brown throat & breast bars visible) Ulagalla Resort, Tirappane. (1,2)
Small or Lesser Cuckoo showing distinctive dark tail & rump. (1,2)

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Asian Koel male (Eudynamys scolopacea)
Asian Koel female (Eudynamys scolopacea). This cuckoo lays its eggs in Crow's nests. It is named after the mating calls the male makes in April at the time of the Buddhist New Year (Aluth Avurudda).
Male Asian Koel (Eudynamys scolopacea) (Aluth Avurudda, Buddhist New Year Cuckoo). Gregory's Road, Colombo 7, Western Province, Sri Lanka. (1,2)
Small or Lesser Cuckoo (Cuculus poliocephalus). A winter visitor from further north. Dark tail feathers distinguish it from the Common Cuckoo. (1,2)
A different view of the same Small or Lesser Cuckoo (Cuculus poliocephaus) seen in the previous slide. (Grey chin, reddish brown throat & breast bars visible) Ulagalla Resort, Tirappane. (1,2)
Small or Lesser Cuckoo showing distinctive dark tail & rump. (1,2)
 
Asian Koel male (Eudynamys scolopacea)
Asian Koel female (Eudynamys scolopacea). This cuckoo lays its eggs in Crow's nests. It is named after the mating calls the male makes in April at the time of the Buddhist New Year (Aluth Avurudda).
Male Asian Koel (Eudynamys scolopacea) (Aluth Avurudda, Buddhist New Year Cuckoo). Gregory's Road, Colombo 7, Western Province, Sri Lanka. (1,2)
Small or Lesser Cuckoo (Cuculus poliocephalus). A winter visitor from further north. Dark tail feathers distinguish it from the Common Cuckoo. (1,2)
A different view of the same Small or Lesser Cuckoo (Cuculus poliocephaus) seen in the previous slide. (Grey chin, reddish brown throat & breast bars visible) Ulagalla Resort, Tirappane. (1,2)
Small or Lesser Cuckoo showing distinctive dark tail & rump. (1,2)
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Bird References
1. Harrison J. A Field Guide to the Birds of Sri Lanka, 2nd edn. Oxford: Oxford University Press; 2011.
2. Henry G.M. A Guide to the Birds of Sri Lanka, 3rd edn. Colombo: Oxford University Press; 1998.