Hoopoe

Upupa epops

Description:

The Hoopoe is a medium sized bird.It has a long, thin, and decurved bill; broad round wings; square tail crossed by a wide white band, and long erectile crest.It spends most of its foraging time on the ground, probing ... 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.

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30 Comments (1–25)

Atul 11 years ago

Thanks Antonio!

AntónioGinjaGinja 11 years ago

great Atul with the crest open,i tried but never been able to capture that moment,beautiful congrats

CarolSnowMilne 12 years ago

WOW! Cool! We don't have birds like this here in PA.

Blueidone 12 years ago

Wow...more than one use for that sharp bill then! As a bird lover, he's now on near the top of my list. Thank you so much for sharing and for the information you provide along with the photo. It's much appreciated!! :))

Atul 12 years ago

Thanks Blueidone!! That bill probe the ground for food like insects larve....
During territorial fight between rival males it is used to stab each other often blinding the opponent!!!