Hoopoe
NameHoopoe
Common NameCommon Hoopoe
Scientific NameUpupa epops
FamilyUpupidae
Wingspan (cm)46
Length (cm)28.5
Weight (g)67.5
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is largely rufous-pinkish, with prominent black and white barring on the wings and tail. The most striking feature is the erectile crest, which is rufous-pinkish with black tips on the feathers.
Vocalization / CallIts most characteristic call is a soft, trisyllabic 'hoo-poo-poo' or 'oop-oop-oop', often repeated, which gives the bird its common name.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsopen woodland, grassland, savanna, orchards, vineyards, farmland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across Eurasia and Africa, breeding in temperate regions and migrating to tropical and subtropical areas for winter. Some populations are resident.
Identifying Featureserectile rufous crest tipped with black, long, slender, downcurved black bill, rufous-pinkish body plumage, black and white barred wings and tail, distinctive 'hoo-poo-poo' call
Description
The Common Hoopoe is a distinctive medium-sized bird characterized by its striking erectile crest and long, slender, downcurved bill. It primarily forages on the ground, probing for insects with its specialized bill.
