Utterly unmistakable orange bird with a zebra-striped wings, a Chinese fan of a crest (usually held closed, but often raised just after landing), and a rapier of a bill. Favors semiopen habitats such as heathland, farmland, orchards, grassy lawns, where it …

Feb 26, 2014 · Identification of the Eurasian Hoopoe (Upupa epops) is unmistakable; it is surely one of the world’s most exotic looking bird species. Slightly bigger than a Rainbow Bee-eater, their striking pinkish brown body contrasts wonderfully with their black and white wings.

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Unmistakable orange, black, and white bird with a long crest that can be erected or flattened on the head. Shows a striking black-and-white pattern in floppy butterfly-like flight. Found throughout Madagascar in spiny forest, dry deciduous forest, scrub, and plantations at …

An elongated, metallic-green-black bird with red feet and a long, decurved, red-orange bill. Juveniles have dark bills but are often in the company of adults. It flies heavily, with the long floppy, white-tipped tail dangling behind.

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Learn about Eurasian Hoopoe (Central African): explore photos, sounds, and observations collected by birders around the world.

An elongated black bird with a coppery-purple metallic sheen and a long, decurved red-orange bill. The juvenile has a dark bill, but is often in the company of adults. The species flies heavily with the white-tipped tail dangling.

Odd, long-tailed, slender-billed bird. There is some geographical variation, but the face always shows some white, except in juvenile birds. Note the red bill and legs. Found in humid forest. Always in groups, usually of 5-10 members. The distinctive call is a quick, dry rattling, given by a whole group in chorus.

Eurasian Hoopoe Upupa epops. Products. Abundance; Weekly; Trends; Range; Static map. Downloads. Satellite. Zoom to Map Extent. Change Map Projection. Powered by eBird. Legend. Range. The range map depicts the boundary of the species' range, defined as the areas where the species is estimated to occur within at least one week within each season.