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SPECIES PROFILE
Hoopoe (Upupa epops)
Upupa
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Aves
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Europe, Africa, Asia (migrant)
DIET
Insectivorous
HABITAT
Open woodland, farmland
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Aves
ORDER
Bucerotiformes
FAMILY
Upupidae
GENUS
Upupa
📋 Description
SIZE
25-32 cm body, 45-90 g
COLORATION
Pink, black & white wings, crest
ADAPTATIONS
Crest, long curved bill
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Open woodland, farmland
DIET
Insectivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Europe, Africa, Asia (migrant)
REPRODUCTION
5-9 eggs, 1-2 broods per year
DIET DETAILS
Insects, larvae
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Habitat loss
💡 Interesting Facts
1
The Hoopoe has a striking pink body, black & white wings, and a fan-shaped crest. It has a distinctive "oop-oop" call.
2
It probes the ground for insects with its long bill.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
Lesvos Island Greece
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Spring-summer
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Look for pink bird with crest and black & white wings.
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