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Hoopoe - Upupa epops Area of Poblat talaiòtic de Sant Agustí Vell, Menorca.  Fall,Geotagged,Hoopoe,Spain,Upupa epops Click/tap to enlarge

Hoopoe - Upupa epops

Area of Poblat talaiòtic de Sant Agustí Vell, Menorca.

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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 Patomarazul
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Uploaded Aug 25, 2023. Captured Nov 6, 2021 11:40 in W2HP+CH Santo Tomas, Spain.
  • NIKON D7500
  • f/6.3
  • 10/5000s
  • ISO2200
  • 250mm