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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 27, 2019. Captured May 27, 2019 15:06 in Carrer Joan Maragall, 20, 07006 Palma, Illes Balears, Spain.
  • Canon EOS 6D Mark II
  • f/4.0
  • 1/2000s
  • ISO400
  • 105mm