Asian Koel-Noisiest-Most Annoying Bird-Thailand

The Asian Koel is a very common member of the Cuckoo family found in Thailand and other parts of SE Asia, India and China. Many people say it is the noisiest, most annoying bird they have ever encountered. Whenever they hear the call they are always reminded of their travels to the region.
The birds tend to be at the loudest from January through March in Thailand when they are looking for a mate.
Like many Cuckoos it is a brood parasite, laying it's eggs in other birds nests.
Adult birds have a diet consisting mainly of fruit. They are attracted to cultivated fruits like papaya, so they can be regular garden visitors in the winter months when fruit in the wild is less plentiful.

Location: Na Ngua, Phetchabun, Thailand.

Equipment: Canon 80D, Canon 400mm f5.6 lens, Canon 1.4 TC, Tascam DR05 sound recorder.

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[naturewatchth]

The Asian Koel is a very common member of the Cuckoo family found in Thailand and other parts of SE Asia, India and China. Many people say it is the noisiest, most annoying bird they have ever encountered. Whenever they hear the call they are always reminded of their travels to the region.

[superfreakmusic]

Not annoying at all! This sound instantly takes me back to very happy times!! Its an iconic sound of Thailand!

[mistymint]

Very annoying, 2.39am then 4.40am then dawn it never stops and I absolutely love birds but not the koel

[steverhodesvideos]

I've lived for years in Bangkok but I've never been able to get a clear look at these shy birds. Thanks for the close-up!

[patrickmuller]

I love this voice. Every morning I enjoy my coffee and Listen to this bird in Thailand

[ChattieCathie]

I love this bird sound. I always pick it out when watching Thailand videos "Oh Wow. Oh Wow" 🎶 😂

[rightangletriangle]

When I went to India to visit my family, I was here this every morning it is actually very peaceful in my opinion

[patoescl]

I love this bird, remind me everyday that I'm in Thailand! and I miss him when I'm in Spain

[TwoThree]

They were there long, very long before we arrived. I imagine we're the noisiest and most annoying in their opinion. Cutting down their trees and building fancy 5-star resorts packed with tourists being woken up at 3am.

[ophirbactrius]

In Southeast Asian, this bird are almost everywhere when comes its seasons and its suppose to be an Iconic Southeast Asian bird. 😄😄

[gratisenvoorniks]

Woke me up so many times.. and way before dawn too

[kelvinbamfield]

I recorded this and play it on my spare phone continually and it drives this nutty bird mad. try it

[traceybrower]

I love them. They’re the voice of Thailand.

[leavandenbosch]

I love the sound of the bird, sounds very familiar in the villages

[LPCProLegend]

The most annoying bird is the great tit in Germany. It starts at 4:00 in the morning and doesn't shut up until around 10:00.

[MichaelBanfield]

I actually really enjoy these birds! I always know when I'm still out and I hear them in the morning I've taken it too far 😂😂

[nongthip]

I have lived in Asian Koel Central (northern Thailand) for 21 years. From January to May the males do this mating call almost non-stop so you better get used to it. It's a bit like living next to train tracks, after a year or so you almost stop hearing them or it just blends in with the environment. Thais call them "Nok Ga-Wow" because of their sound. *GA-WOW!*

[thisdj]

Signature sound of Thailand....early morning when I'm trying to sleep and early evening when I'm trying to finish work. 😂

[FrankRayMrLin]

PART OF THE EXPERIENCE WHEN VISITING THE GREATEST COUNTRY ON EARTH... 🇹🇭✈️🌏👌🏿🌞🌴🍺🐦‍⬛

[Dawkwing_Phoenix]

They also apparently live on beaches in Hyrule in Breath Of The Wild.