Hoopoe

About the Hoopoe
Also known as: Common Hoopoe, Eurasian Hoopoe
Hoopoe

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.

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