Common Hoopoe
NameCommon Hoopoe
Common NameCommon Hoopoe
Scientific NameUpupa epops
FamilyUpupidae
Wingspan (cm)46
Length (cm)28.5
Weight (g)67.5
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly cinnamon-pinkish on the head, neck, and body, with a prominent erectile crest tipped with black. The wings are broadly barred with black and white, and the tail is black with a single broad white band.
Vocalization / CallIts characteristic call is a soft, trisyllabic 'hoo-poo-poo' or 'oop-oop-oop', often repeated.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsopen woodland, grassland, savanna, orchards, vineyards, cultivated land, parks, gardens
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across Europe, Asia, and Africa. Northern populations are migratory, moving to warmer regions in winter, while southern populations are largely resident.
Identifying Featureslong, slender, decurved bill, erectile fan-like crest with black tips, striking black and white barred wings, cinnamon-pinkish body coloration
Description
The Common Hoopoe is a distinctive medium-sized bird known for its striking plumage and prominent erectile crest. It typically forages on the ground, probing with its long, decurved bill for insects and larvae.
