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    Eurasian hoopoe

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    Dependable wings and a muscular build. Nope, we aren’t talking about the next Redbull ad campaign

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    Eurasian hoopoe

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE

    Dependable wings and a muscular build. Nope, we aren’t talking about the next Redbull ad campaign

    Population 10,000,000

    A truly captivating avian species that graces the skies of Europe, Asia, and parts of North Africa with its distinctive appearance and mesmerizing flight patterns. Renowned for its striking orange plumage, accented by bold black and white stripes, this bird cuts a memorable figure against any backdrop, whether it be the verdant landscapes of Europe or the arid expanses of North Africa.

    One of the most remarkable features of the Eurasian Hoopoe is its long, slender bill, perfectly adapted for probing into the soil in search of its favorite prey. This specialized bill is not only an essential tool for foraging but also a testament to the evolutionary adaptations that have shaped this bird’s unique lifestyle. Interestingly, the muscles around the mouth area are exceptionally strong, aiding the Hoopoe in prying open the soil and extracting its quarry with precision—a testament to the remarkable strength and dexterity of this charismatic bird.

    While the Hoopoe’s appearance alone is enough to leave a lasting impression, its flight is equally captivating. Picture a giant butterfly taking flight, with graceful and rhythmic wing flaps propelling it through the air. Yet, it’s during the descent that the Eurasian Hoopoe truly dazzles observers. With a long, almost leisurely freefall, it descends back to earth, a spectacle that is as mesmerizing to witness as it is to describe.

    Beyond its physical attributes and flight behavior, the Eurasian Hoopoe boasts cultural significance in several regions. In Israel, it holds the prestigious title of national bird, symbolizing the country’s rich natural heritage and resilience. Throughout history, this bird has captured the imagination of poets, artists, and storytellers, its vibrant plumage and distinctive call inspiring countless tales and legends.

    Distribution

    Country
    Population est.
    Status
    Year
    Comments
    Afghanistan
    2020
    Breeding
    Albania
    2020
    Breeding
    Algeria
    2020
    Andorra
    2020
    Breeding
    Angola
    2020
    Armenia
    2020
    Breeding
    Austria
    2020
    Breeding
    Azerbaijan
    2020
    Breeding
    Bahrain
    2020
    Passage
    Bangladesh
    2020
    Belarus
    2020
    Breeding
    Belgium
    2020
    Breeding
    Benin
    2020
    Bhutan
    2020
    Bosnia And Herz.
    2020
    Breeding
    Botswana
    2020
    Brunei
    2020
    Vagrant
    Bulgaria
    2020
    Breeding
    Burkina Faso
    2020
    Burundi
    2020
    Non-Breeding
    Cambodia
    2020
    Cameroon
    2020
    Cape Verde
    2020
    Vagrant
    Central Af. Rep.
    2020
    Chad
    2020
    China
    2020
    Congo-Brazzaville
    2020
    Croatia
    2020
    Breeding
    Cyprus
    2020
    Breeding
    Czechia
    2020
    Breeding
    Côte D’ivoire
    2020
    DR Congo (Kinshasa)
    2020
    Denmark
    2020
    Vagrant
    Djibouti
    2020
    Egypt
    2020
    Eritrea
    2020
    Estonia
    2020
    Breeding
    Eswatini
    2020
    Ethiopia
    2020
    Faroe Islands
    2020
    Vagrant
    Finland
    2020
    Vagrant
    France
    2020
    Gabon
    2020
    Non-Breeding
    Gambia
    2020
    Georgia
    2020
    Breeding
    Germany
    2020
    Breeding
    Ghana
    2020
    Gibraltar
    2020
    Breeding
    Greece
    2020
    Guinea-Bissau
    2020
    Guinea
    2020
    Hong Kong
    2020
    Hungary
    2020
    Breeding
    Iceland
    2020
    Vagrant
    India
    2020
    Indonesia
    2020
    Vagrant
    Iran
    2020
    Iraq
    2020
    Ireland
    2020
    Vagrant
    Israel
    2020
    Breeding
    Italy
    2020
    Japan
    2020
    Breeding
    Jordan
    2020
    Breeding
    Kazakhstan
    2020
    Breeding
    Kenya
    2020
    Korea
    2020
    Breeding
    Kuwait
    2020
    Passage
    Kyrgyzstan
    2020
    Breeding
    Laos
    2020
    Latvia
    2020
    Breeding
    Lebanon
    2020
    Breeding
    Lesotho
    2020
    Liberia
    2020
    Vagrant
    Libya
    2020
    Liechtenstein
    2020
    Breeding
    Lithuania
    2020
    Breeding
    Luxembourg
    2020
    Breeding
    Malawi
    2020
    Malaysia
    2020
    Maldives
    2020
    Vagrant
    Mali
    2020
    Malta
    2020
    Vagrant
    Mauritania
    2020
    Moldova
    2020
    Breeding
    Mongolia
    2020
    Breeding
    Montenegro
    2020
    Breeding
    Morocco
    2020
    Mozambique
    2020
    Myanmar
    2020
    Namibia
    2020
    Nepal
    2020
    Netherlands
    2020
    Breeding
    Niger
    2020
    Nigeria
    2020
    Nort. Mariana Is.
    2020
    Vagrant
    North Korea
    2020
    Breeding
    North Macedonia
    2020
    Breeding
    Norway
    2020
    Vagrant
    Oman
    2020
    Pakistan
    2020
    Philippines
    2020
    Vagrant
    Poland
    2020
    Breeding
    Portugal
    2020
    Qatar
    2020
    Passage
    Romania
    2020
    Breeding
    Russia
    2020
    Breeding
    Rwanda
    2020
    Non-Breeding
    Saudi Arabia
    2020
    Senegal
    2020
    Serbia
    2020
    Breeding
    Seychelles
    2020
    Vagrant
    Sierra Leone
    2020
    Vagrant
    Slovakia
    2020
    Breeding
    Slovenia
    2020
    Breeding
    Somalia
    2020
    South Africa
    2020
    South Sudan
    2020
    Spain
    2020
    Sri Lanka
    2020
    Sudan
    2020
    Svalbard
    2020
    Vagrant
    Sweden
    2020
    Breeding
    Switzerland
    2020
    Breeding
    Syria
    2020
    Taiwan
    2020
    Vagrant
    Tajikistan
    2020
    Breeding
    Tanzania
    2020
    Thailand
    2020
    Togo
    2020
    Tunisia
    2020
    Turkey
    2020
    Breeding
    Turkmenistan
    2020
    Breeding
    UAE
    2020
    Uganda
    2020
    Non-Breeding
    Ukraine
    2020
    Breeding
    United Kingdom
    2020
    Breeding
    United States
    2020
    Vagrant
    Uzbekistan
    2020
    Breeding
    Vietnam
    2020
    Yemen
    2020
    Zambia
    2020
    Zimbabwe
    2020

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    Terrestrial / Aquatic

    Altricial / Precocial

    Polygamous / Monogamous

    Dimorphic (size) / Monomorphic

    Active: Diurnal / Nocturnal

    Social behavior: Solitary / Pack / Herd

    Diet: Carnivore / Herbivore / Omnivore / Piscivorous / Insectivore

    Migratory: Yes / No

    Domesticated: Yes / No

    Dangerous: Yes / No

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE
    Least Concern(IUCN)
    World Population 10,000,000
    Honorary Patron: BioDB
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    Threats

    Habitat destruction / Climate change / Freshwater pollution / Marine pollution / Deforestation / Farming / Fishing practices / Poaching & wildlife trade / Invasive species / Parasites & diseases / Noise pollution / Light pollution

    My ID

    Scientific name: Upupa epops Number of subspecies: 6 Name of subspecies:

    U. e. ceylonensis
    U. e. epops
    U. e. longirostris
    U. e. major
    U. e. senegalensis
    U. e. waibeli

    Physical traits

    Length: 25 – 32 cm (10 – 13 in) Weight: 46 – 89 g (1.6 – 3 oz) Lifespan: 10 years Wingspan: 44 – 48 cm (17 – 19 in) Incubation: 15 – 18 days Eggs: 4 – 12 eggs
    Habitats: Savannah/Grassland
    Regions: Africa Asia Europe
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