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Hoopoe in Spiny Forest of Madagascar This is one of the few birds that we saw in Madagascar that is not endemic, still a pretty thing. Hoopoe,Ifaty,Madagascar,Spiny Forest,Upupa epops Click/tap to enlarge

Hoopoe in Spiny Forest of Madagascar

This is one of the few birds that we saw in Madagascar that is not endemic, still a pretty thing.

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The Eurasian hoopoe

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".

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Similar species: Hornbills
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Feb 14, 2013. Captured Sep 13, 2012 08:47.
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  • NIKON D7000
  • f/6.3
  • 1/500s
  • ISO140
  • 500mm