Hoopoe
NameHoopoe
Common NameEurasian Hoopoe
Scientific NameUpupa epops
FamilyUpupidae
Wingspan (cm)46
Length (cm)28
Weight (g)67.5
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is largely pinkish-cinnamon on the head, neck, and body, contrasting sharply with its bold black and white barred wings and tail. The crest feathers are tipped with black.
Vocalization / CallIts characteristic call is a soft, trisyllabic 'hoo-poo-poo' or 'oop-oop-oop', often repeated.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsopen woodland, savanna, grassland, orchard, vineyard, cultivated land, park, garden
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across Europe, Asia, and Africa. Northern populations are migratory, moving to warmer southern regions for winter, while southern populations are largely resident.
Identifying FeaturesErectile crest with black tips, Long, slender, downcurved bill, Pinkish-cinnamon body coloration, Bold black and white striped wings and tail, Undulating flight
Description
The Eurasian Hoopoe is a distinctive medium-sized bird known for its prominent erectile crest and long, slender, downcurved bill. It typically forages on the ground, probing for insects with its specialized bill, and has a characteristic undulating flight pattern.
