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Upupa epops A Upupa epops with its characteristic feathers and bright yellow crest. Birds,Chick,Hoopoe,Upupa epops Click/tap to enlarge Species intro

Upupa epops

A Upupa epops with its characteristic feathers and bright yellow crest.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
    Lion
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    Really cool, Muayad! I've never seen this bird before and this is the first photo of it on JungleDragon.

    Beautiful that crown of feathers.     Posted 14 years ago
    1. View EAmer's profile
      EAmer
      Lion
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      Israel's national bird Posted 14 years ago
  3. View EAmer's profile
    EAmer
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    Very beautiful moment of conception !!! Posted 14 years ago
  4. View Roeselien Raimond's profile
    Roeselien Raimond
    Snow Leopard
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    Such a special find! Posted 14 years ago

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The Eurasian hoopoe

The Eurasian hoopoe is the most widespread species of the genus "Upupa". It is a distinctive cinnamon coloured bird with black and white wings, a tall erectile crest, a broad white band across a black tail, and a long narrow downcurved bill. Its call is a soft "oop-oop-oop".

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Similar species: Hornbills
Species identified by DragonC
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By Muayad

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Uploaded Jul 5, 2011. Captured May 30, 2011 14:05.
  • NIKON D300
  • f/4
  • 1/125s
  • ISO500
  • 500mm