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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 AvinashKrishnan
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By AvinashKrishnan

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Uploaded Oct 8, 2016. Captured Sep 18, 2015 14:29 in Olaya St, Al Olaya, Riyadh 12251, Saudi Arabia.
  • Canon EOS 60D
  • f/6.3
  • 1/197s
  • ISO320
  • 600mm