Modern youngsters are so much better-travelled, see so much more of the world, than their parents ever did and this will be especially true of the young common koel (Eudynamys scolopacea) that emerged ...

As reported by The Canberra Times on the weekend (''Liberals environment spokeswoman suggests eradication of native bird species''), Canberra Liberals environment spokeswoman Nicole Lawder has asked ...

The Koha or Asian Koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus) is considered the harbinger of Sinhala and Tamil New Year for its beautiful song aimed at attracting a mate. Its call can also be heard beyond Sri ...

After their winter sojourn in Papua New Guinea and Indonesia, koels are back in big numbers to make life miserable for some Central Coast residents. The male of the species is known to drive some ...

Increase in reports of the koel and its loud mating call south of its usual territory may be attributable to climate change, scientists say Climate change may be one reason why the so-called devil ...

It is a pleasant coincidence though that the koel should have had linkages in the Indian culture both with poetry and poets. For, I believe that the great poet Kalidasa had noticed that koels sang ...

The South West Monsoon has set in and the nippy mornings are punctuated by the mellifluous call of the cuckoo. The bird has been the muse of great poets and writers and cuckoo songs are associated ...