#upupidae

[herpsandbirds]

Eurasian Hoopoes (Upupa epops), RAISE A RUCKUS & EAT A TASTY BUG!!!, family Upupidae, order Bucerotiformes, Athens, Greece

photograph by Davide Diana

[awkwardbirdsdreaming]

Bird #76 - Eurasian hoopoe (LC)

These are one of my favourite birds! I saw one as a child and tiny me didn't realise birds could look like that (I called it a woodpecker at the time lol). They do an adorable little 'hoop hoop hoop' call which I need everyone to see (youtube link).

(It's been a long time since our last bird! this was just a little destressor in the middle of burnout but next week I'll be free!!)

[raw-wild]

Common Hoopoe | Vivek Amberkar

[birdblues]

Eurasian Hoopoe

[best-bird-tournament]

Hoopoe (Upupidae) family (genus Upupa)

Which is the best bird?

Madagascar hoopoe

Eurasian hoopoe

Voting ended onNov 5, 2025

This genus is monotypic in its family.

[have-you-seen-this-animal]

can i suggest the african hoopoe? one of my favorite birds.

Absolutely, I've always loved the way they look!

Have you seen the African hoopoe (Upupa africana)?

I have now

Yes, in photos/videos

Yes, irl

I'm not sure

Voting ended onDec 6, 2024

[flighty-flycatcher]

📍 Location: Athens, Greece 🗓 Date: June 20, 2024 🐾 Media: Image 🌿 Species: Common Hoopoe (Upupa epops) 📝 Notes: Distinctive, medium-sized bird known for its striking appearance and fan-like crest. Pinkish-orange body, black-and-white barred wings, and long slender bill used for probing soil and wood for insects.

Often found in open habitats such as grasslands, savannas, orchards, and lightly wooded areas. Frequently seen on the ground foraging, walking with a bobbing motion.

🔗 iNaturalist: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/272294443

[saritawolf]

Eurasian Hoopoe (Upupa epops) - (c) SaritaWolf - please do not repost