How big is a Dwarf Koel?

The Dwarf Koel is a small sized bird weighing about 47 g.

Where can you see a Dwarf Koel?

The Dwarf Koel occurs in 2 countries, including Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.

What birds look similar to a Dwarf Koel?

The Dwarf Koel is most easily confused with the Yellow-throated Cuckoo, the Goliath Coucal and the Bornean Ground Cuckoo.

Is the Dwarf Koel endangered?

The Dwarf Koel is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Dwarf Koel

Microdynamis parva

Cuckoos · Cuculiformes · Rare

The Dwarf Koel (Microdynamis parva) is a rare cuckoo found in 2 countries, weighing about 47 g. The dwarf koel is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae.

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Dwarf Koel (Microdynamis parva), photo 1 — Photo: Donna Belder · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Dwarf Koel (Microdynamis parva), photo 2 — Photo: Nigel Voaden · CC BY 4.0

About the Dwarf Koel

The dwarf koel is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is monotypic within the genus Microdynamis. It is found in New Guinea, where its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. Its closest relatives are the Eudynamys.

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Where it lives

Indonesia Papua New Guinea

When to see it

Best months: June, July, August, September, October, November, with peak activity in August. It is a variable species across most of its range.

Easily confused with

Quick questions

What does a Dwarf Koel look like?: The dwarf koel is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae.
How big is a Dwarf Koel?: The Dwarf Koel is a small sized bird weighing about 47 g.
Where can you see a Dwarf Koel?: The Dwarf Koel occurs in 2 countries, including Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.
What birds look similar to a Dwarf Koel?: The Dwarf Koel is most easily confused with the Yellow-throated Cuckoo, the Goliath Coucal and the Bornean Ground Cuckoo.
Is the Dwarf Koel endangered?: The Dwarf Koel is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

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