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African Hoopoe (Upupa africana) photographed while playing Golf at Villamarting Golf Course Spain. not a great picture as only has small camera Geotagged,Hoopoe,Spain,Summer,Upupa epops Click/tap to enlarge

African Hoopoe (Upupa africana)

photographed while playing Golf at Villamarting Golf Course Spain. not a great picture as only has small camera

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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".

Similar species: Hornbills
Species identified by Bazza
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By Bazza

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Uploaded Feb 13, 2022. Captured Jul 25, 2006 18:04 in W6PR+X9 Villamartin, Spain.
  • Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL
  • f/10.0
  • 1/500s
  • ISO250
  • 300mm