2 Crows, 1 Large Cuckoo Bird | Brood Parasitism between Crows and the Asian Koel

We see crows everywhere in Singapore... but how much do we know about these intimidating birds? Like, do you know that they fall VICTIM to another black bird... that is a PARASITE? Well let's found out more about that in today's episode!
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[@yintan2927]

I just spotted a crow feeding the female asian koel ytd! Was doing some research, and super glad you covered on this! There's so much natural wonder even in our little city of Singapore:))

[@LittleRedJungle]

Aw so dope that you saw this live in action!!! I recently saw a crow chasing after a male koel too! Singapore really is very deceptively happening!!

[@yukialinia8001]

OMG I never knew what the name of that annoying ooooowoooo bird was or what they looked like😂😂 Now I do, and thank you for the nice video today 🥰

[@LittleRedJungle]

Hahaha aww thank you!! I’m glad you learnt its name here!! ♥️ Fun thing is also that the name koel is based on the call they make! Which makes it an even cooler name!! 😭🥰

[@Jayalen]

Thank you for covering an episode on crows. Ever since the crow attack at Bishan, more Singaporeans are having a negative impression on them. When in reality, they can be affectionate when befriended or rescued. Fun fact: in Indian culture, they are believed to be resurrected from deceased family members. Hence they are treated with respect there. While in Chinese culture, crows are considered a symbol of death... which is funny because Chinese ppl consider magpies as auspicious even though both magpies and crows are from the same Corvid family and magpies can be as mischievous and aggressive too when threatened

[@LittleRedJungle]

naw, thanks for your interest in crows too! but YES - tbh crows are such intelligent creatures - and they're really cool birds - but at the same time, poor residents too :( it really is such a tough situation when it comes to human-animal interactions in such a place like Singapore where we live so close to nature... :(

[@ParistheParasaurolophus]

Great episode! I now know more about the biology of these birds.

[@LittleRedJungle]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you learnt something new!! ♥️

[@crowdemon_archives]

Jungle crows look more like a common raven (C. corax) too lol

[@LittleRedJungle]

Your account name is PERFECT for today’s episode! 😍 and haha yeah there’s definitely a resemblance!!

[@crowdemon_archives]

@@LittleRedJungle my profile picture is a Malaysian house crow too! 😂

[@LittleRedJungle]

@@crowdemon_archives haha nice!! CROW SUPREMACY LEGGO!!

[@topaztp]

Koel bird my beloved! I miss their calls since moved away from sg- it's so distinct and peaceful

[@Jack_Akiyama]

Oh, so they got shipped here from Malaysia to here? Interesting. I was wondering where they came from

[@LittleRedJungle]

hahah i don't think shipped on purpose but they're definitely invasive! 😂

[@jive238]

If the house crows are invasive then how is it that the native cuckoos can parasite on then. Is it a coincidence that their eggs are similar? I mean what did these cuckoos do before these crows came about? Raise their own young?

[@LittleRedJungle]

Aye awesome question! So from my understanding (because them coming to Singapore happened wayyy even before I was born) is that crows are only one of the many birds Koels brood parasite on! So other possible species are your mynas and shrikes, and even the Black Naped Oriole apparently! But since the proliferation of the invasive House Crows in Singapore, our Koels are seeing a lot of success with them - leading to the kind of relationship we have today!

[@jive238]

@@LittleRedJungle I see, but I do find it weird, given how smart crows can be, that they fall victim to brood parasites. But i do see videos online of crows attacking birds identified as cuckoos so maybe the koels aren't getting away completely scott free.

[@roadrash999]

@@jive238 It's because the Asian Koel is native to India too, and these two birds engage in the same battle here. So Singapore's Koels didn't have to learn anything new.

[@durianninja2464]

Thanks for letting me know what was the name of the ooowwwooo bird! I've always been curious!! :D 😀

[@LittleRedJungle]

hahah glad I was of help!! but tbh uwu bird sounds just as cute! 😂

[@dinoweiming7495]

I call the ‘uwu’ bird ‘rain-bird’ 求魚鳥. Because every time they annoyingly sing, it would almost always rain.

[@LittleRedJungle]

haha might be a coincidence but aww rain-bird is a dope nickname for it!

[@fydira9433]

U missed out on one thing. Wat happens if the crows catch the koel red handed in the nest? Part 2?? 👍🏻

[@LittleRedJungle]

Actually, there are some studies that suggest that male koels will act as 'bait' to distract the crows!! So did the crows catch the koel, or was it a ploy all along? 🤔 hahaha but yeah part 2 always sounds fun!

[@rahmanbinsoopoo3886]

🌻Hello Shawn..I didn't know that S'pore has cuckoo birds.Anyway..it's help to reduce crow population.Crows make irritating noise.Disturbing my napping hour's which I really need especially in the afternoon.😴

[@LittleRedJungle]

Hello Rahman! Oh man i'm sorry that you're missing out on some of your sleep 😢koels also very noisy so idk how 'helpful' theyll be at that aspect 😂

[@Jayalen]

I love crows but I support pruning of trees at residential areas so that they won't nest there. It will also protect them from Nparks ppl who will euthanize them when reported

[@yw5566]

so many plants and animals

[@LittleRedJungle]

Next time if I re-record the intro, I need to jio you already!!! Hahaha

[@ongjune8328]

Had no idea that the uwu bird is a cuckoo! crows are so cool and metal birds though, their tenacity is to be admired

[@LittleRedJungle]

such a tricky situation with the bishan crows tho :(

[@mengmengcao1765]

Hi !!!

[@LittleRedJungle]

Hello!! 🙋‍♂️☺️

[@mengmengcao1765]

Hi

[@mengmengcao1765]

How are you?

[@LittleRedJungle]

@@mengmengcao1765 I’m doing good, thank you! How about you? :)

[@mengmengcao1765]

Good!the cats downstairs are really nice.recently,there was a new cat there called baby,a normal cat lucky, a hungry black cat and a cat that mysteriously appeared again after not seeing him for a year

[@cherriemay528]

Annoying much I rather listen to crows at orchard 😂

[@LittleRedJungle]

Haha aww those noisy birds at Orchard are actually Asian Glossy Starlings!! Another black bird! 😌

[@jimmygrbk2b137]

Terrible bird

[@LittleRedJungle]

which? haha