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Upupa epops
The Eurasian hoopoe (Upupa epops) is the most widespread species of the genus Upupa, native to Europe, Asia and the northern half of Africa. Unmistakable orange bird with a zebra-striped wings.
Favors semitone habitats such as heathland, farmland, orchards, grassy lawns, where it feeds on the ground, probing with its long bill for insects
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What a beautiful bird! Nice picture!
Nice spotting!!