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Upupa epops africana
The species is highly distinctive, with a long, thin tapering bill that is black with a fawn base. The strengthened musculature of the head allows the bill to be opened when probing inside the soil. This bird has an undulating flight like that of a giant butterfly, caused by the wings half closing at the end of each beat or short sequence of beats.
Etosha National Park, Namibia
Spotted on Feb 18, 2011
Submitted on Mar 3, 2013
8 Comments
Belated thanks for your nice comments, everyone!
Stunning series of such a unique bird!
Gorgeous series and bird.
A lovely bird ...very nice series ..
Lovely pics!
Awesome series Maria. I love this bird.
Thanks, Bernadette. I remember being excited when I saw one of these for the first time; they have a unique look!
Beautiful! One of my favorite birds.