Juvenile Koel call

["Roger Giller" <>]

For the past 3 days there has been a juvenile Koel in or nearby our
backyard. It spends most of its time unseen but calling from deep inside a
fruiting Lilli Pilli next door. On one occasion it was sitting in plain view
on a Cocos Palm branch/frond but not feeding on the ripe fruit. On two
occasions it has been heard, then observed, sitting inside our lime tree. 

 

My attention was drawn by its call, a single note "chrpp" repeated at
approximately 5 second intervals for long periods, 10 or 15 minutes. Does
anyone know the purpose of this call? At no time have I seen any sign of
interaction with another bird, either a host parent or another Koel.

 

Regards

 

Roger.

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