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". Scientific name: Upupa epops Conservation status: Least Concern Mass: 67 g Encyclopedia of Life Family: Upupidae Order: Bucerotiformes #Pindle #apsain #sharewithpindle #guidebook #plantae #photo #bird #photography #macro #lens #nature #natureshot #naturesphotography #globalphotography