Hoopoe
Image: <bdi><a href="https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q54800218" class="extiw" title="d:Q54800218"><span title="Scottish wildlife photographer">Charles J. Sharp</span></a></bdi> (CC BY-SA 4.0)
NameHoopoe
Common NameEurasian Hoopoe
Scientific NameUpupa epops
FamilyUpupidae
Wingspan (cm)46
Length (cm)28.5
Weight (g)67.5
Plumage DetailsAdults have cinnamon-pink plumage on the head, neck, and body, with a prominent erectile crest tipped in black. The wings are broadly barred with black and white, and the tail is black with a broad white band. Juveniles are similar but often have duller plumage.
Vocalization / CallIts most characteristic call is a soft, trisyllabic 'oop-oop-oop' or 'poo-poo-poo,' often repeated, which gives the bird its common name.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsopen woodlands, grasslands, orchards, vineyards, cultivated land, parks, gardens
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Northern populations are migratory, moving to warmer southern regions for winter, while southern populations are largely resident.
Identifying Featuresprominent erectile crest, long decurved bill, cinnamon and black/white barred plumage, distinctive 'oop-oop-oop' call, undulating flight pattern
Description
The Eurasian Hoopoe is a distinctive medium-sized bird known for its striking cinnamon plumage, prominent erectile crest, and long, slender, decurved bill. It typically forages on the ground for insects and nests in tree cavities or other enclosed spaces, often exhibiting an undulating flight pattern.
