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The violet wood hoopoe is a species of bird in the family Phoeniculidae. It is found in Angola, Kenya, Namibia, and Tanzania. It looks similar to the black-billed wood hoopoe but with a red beak and a green throat. It has coppery and violet mantle feathers.

Similar species: Hornbills
Species identified by DR_M_Z
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Uploaded Jul 20, 2024. Captured Feb 9, 2024 07:47 in 6GGVHH6P+GC.
  • OM-1
  • f/10.0
  • 1/1000s
  • ISO6400
  • 400mm