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Eurasian hoopoe

Upupa epops

Eurasian hoopoe (Upupa epops)Common

Photo: Shantanu Kuveskar · CC BY-SA 3.0

Birdinsectivore

The Eurasian hoopoe is a striking bird found across Europe, Asia, and parts of Africa. Known for its cinnamon-colored body, bold black-and-white wings, and a tall crest it can raise or lower, it’s easily spotted. Its soft, rhythmic call sounds like ‘oop-oop-oop’.

  • It has a long, curved bill perfect for probing the ground.
  • Its crest stands tall when alert or excited.
  • Its tail features a broad white band against black feathers.
ForestGrasslandSavannaAfricaAsiaEurope
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At a glance

Classification
Bird
Scientific name
Upupa epops
Habitat
Forest, Grassland, Savanna
Regions in this directory
Africa, Asia, Europe
Diet
insectivore
Relative size
small
IUCN Red List
Least Concern (LC)
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