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Hoopoe (Upupa epops) Jebel Samhan, Dhofar, S Oman. Oct 9, 2015. Fall,Geotagged,Hoopoe,Oman,Upupa epops Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Hoopoe (Upupa epops)

Jebel Samhan, Dhofar, S Oman. Oct 9, 2015.

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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 Thibaud Aronson
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By Thibaud Aronson

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Uploaded Jul 30, 2016. Captured Oct 9, 2015 09:44 in Unnamed Road, Oman.
  • PENTAX K-3
  • f/8.0
  • 1/4000s
  • ISO800
  • 300mm