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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 Girish Satyanarayana
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By Girish Satyanarayana

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Uploaded Dec 15, 2015. Captured May 29, 2014 18:11.
  • NIKON D600
  • f/4.0
  • 1/100s
  • ISO400
  • 500mm