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  1. Superb shot! Posted 6 years ago
    1. thanks a lot Posted 6 years ago
  2. Beautiful shot! In my wish list for a close photo! Posted 6 years ago
    1. thanks a lot. good luck Posted 6 years ago

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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 Dr Harsha Vardhan Reddy
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By Dr Harsha Vardhan Reddy

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Uploaded May 10, 2019. Captured May 10, 2019 18:40 in 46 Avenue du Dr Albert Schweitzer, 33600 Pessac, France.
  • Canon EOS 6D Mark II
  • f/6.3
  • 1/640s
  • ISO1250
  • 600mm