The Hoopoe is a garish crowned species of bird found across parts of Europe, Africa, and Asia. They have a conspicuous crest of headfeathers that can be displayed in a fan or flat against the back of the head.
The Hoopoe's habitat is open cultivated ground with short grass or bare patches. They spend a lot of time on the ground hunting for insects and worms. The song is 'oop-oop-oop', which gives rise to its common and Latin names.
Hoopoes are widespread across their range, and have a conservation status of Least Concern as of July 2014.
Added to Birdorable
Hatched September 5, 2007
Measurements
Length:
10 to 11.6 inches
(25.4 to 29.5 cm)
Wingspan:
17 to 19 inches
(43.2 to 48.3 cm)
Weight:
1.3 to 3.1 ounces
(36.9 to 87.9 grams)