Hoopoe
NameHoopoe
Common NameCommon Hoopoe
Scientific NameUpupa epops
FamilyUpupidae
Wingspan (cm)46
Length (cm)28
Weight (g)67.5
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly a warm orange-pinkish color on the head, neck, and underparts. The wings and tail are boldly barred with black and white. It possesses a prominent erectile crest of orange-pink feathers tipped with black.
Vocalization / CallIts characteristic call is a soft, trisyllabic 'hoo-poo-poo' or 'oop-oop-oop', often repeated.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsopen woodlands, grassland, savanna, orchards, cultivated land, parks, gardens
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across Eurasia and Africa, with migratory populations in the northern parts of its range moving to warmer climates for winter.
Identifying Featureserectile crest with black tips, long, slender, slightly downcurved bill, orange-pinkish body plumage, bold black and white barring on wings and tail, undulating flight pattern
Description
The Hoopoe is a distinctive medium-sized bird known for its striking erectile crest and undulating flight. It typically forages on the ground, probing for insects with its long, slender bill.
