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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 Jivko Nakev
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By Jivko Nakev

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Uploaded Mar 23, 2019. Captured Mar 23, 2019 14:58 in Unnamed Road, 2282 Zimevitsa, Bulgaria.
  • Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
  • f/5.6
  • 1/1000s
  • ISO400
  • 454mm