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Avurudu Koha goes silent this year
Colombo, April 7 (Daily Mirror) - The song of the Avurudu Koha, known as the Asian Koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus), is a familiar feature during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year season, along with the ripening of fruits in nature. People often feel nostalgic when they hear the bird’s call, which heralds the arrival of Avurudu.
This New Year, however, is likely to be somewhat different, as the sound of the bird will be heard less due to a change in its laying cycle.
Environmentalist Jagath Gunawardana told the Daily Mirror that the call of the Avurudu Koha will be less frequent this year as the bird’s laying cycle has coincided with the New Year period. “The cycle began during the last few days of March this year and will continue for a few more days in April. The bird will start singing only in mid-April this year. Therefore, one may not hear the sound of the Koha during the New Year period as in previous years,” Dr Gunawardana said.
“The laying cycle occurred in early March last year, and therefore, people were able to hear the bird during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year in 2025. However, the bird sings more frequently today compared to 50 years ago. Its call continues for a longer period and lasts for more days than it did decades ago,” he added.
Dr Gunawardana also noted that the population of the Avurudu Koha (Eudynamys scolopaceus) has increased over the years.
The call of the Avurudu Koha is closely associated with the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. A common belief among many Sri Lankans is that its call signals the arrival of the New Year season, prompting people to begin their preparations for the festivities.
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