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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 Natalia Cara
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By Natalia Cara

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Uploaded Jul 25, 2016. Captured Jul 25, 2016 12:35 in Unnamed Road, Port Elizabeth, South Africa.