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The Eurasian Hoopoe is a distinctive bird species found across Europe, Asia, and Africa, recognizable by its long, pointed bill and prominent crest of feathers on its head. It matters to birdwatchers and ornithologists as a notable example of biodiversity and a bird that provides insight into migration patterns and ecological habitats across multiple continents.
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Species
Species
- PhylumChordata
- ClassAves
- OrderCoraciiformes
- FamilyUpupidae
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- taxon
- Parent taxon
- Upupa
- Award
- Bird of the Year
- Image
- Common Hoopoe Photograph By Shantanu Kuveskar.jpg
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Article
Distribution of Upupa species Eurasian hoopoe (breeding) Eurasian hoopoe (resident) Eurasian hoopoe (wintering) Madagascar hoopoe African hoopoe
The Eurasian hoopoe or common hoopoe (Upupa epops) is the most widespread species of the genus Upupa. It is a distinctive cinnamon coloured bird with black and white wings, a tall erectile crest, a broad white band across a black tail, and a long narrow downcurved bill. Its call is a soft "oop-oop-oop".