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Eurasian Hoopoe
Upupa epops
The Eurasian Hoopoe is a striking medium-sized bird known for its unique 'crown' of orange feathers tipped with black and its long, slender, down-curved bill. Its distinctive plumage features a combination of pinkish-brown body, black-and-white striped wings and tail, and a magn…
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- The Eurasian Hoopoe was once considered sacred in Ancient Egypt and is frequently depicted in ancient art and hieroglyphs.
- Hoopoes have specialized glands that produce a foul-smelling secretion, which they use to deter predators and parasites. Their distinctive 'crown' of feathers can be raised and lowered at will. In flight, their undulating, butterfly-like wingbeats make them easy to identify from a distance.
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