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When to see the Dwarf Koel
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Where to see the Dwarf Koel
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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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Easily confused with
Moustached Hawk-CuckooHierococcyx vagansThe moustached hawk-cuckoo is 25–30 cm (9.8–11.8 in) long, and it weighs about 58–63 g (2.0–2.2 oz).
Yellow-throated CuckooChrysococcyx flavigularisThe yellow-throated cuckoo is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae.
Bay-breasted CuckooCoccyzus rufigularisThe bay-breasted cuckoo is 46 to 51 cm (18 to 20 in) long, about half of which is the tail.
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