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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 Jivko Nakev
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By Jivko Nakev

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Uploaded Jun 5, 2023. Captured May 26, 2023 10:54 in 873X+X6 Câșlița, Romania.
  • OM-1
  • f/6.3
  • 1/1600s
  • ISO1000
  • 500mm