Eurasian hoopoe
Upupa epops
The Eurasian hoopoe or common hoopoe (Upupa epops) is the most widespread species of the genus Upupa.
About the Eurasian hoopoe
The Eurasian hoopoe or common hoopoe (Upupa epops) 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". The Eurasian hoopoe is native to Europe, Asia and Africa. It is migratory in the northern part of its range. Some ornithologists consider the Madagascar hoopoes as a subspecies. The African hoopoe, subspecies U. e. africana, has sometimes been treated as a separate species.
Fun Facts About Eurasian hoopoe
- The Eurasian hoopoe is native to Europe, Asia and Africa.
- It is migratory in the northern part of its range.
- 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.
Conservation Status
The Eurasian hoopoe is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | Bucerotiformes |
| Family | Upupidae |
| Genus | Upupa |
| Species | Upupa epops |
Range & Habitat
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