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
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Uploaded Oct 17, 2014. Captured Oct 25, 2013 08:24 in R61, South Africa.
