Hoopoe
The hoopoe is a medium-sized bird, 25–32 cm (9.8–12.6 in) long, with a 44–48 cm (17–19 in) wingspan. It weighs 46–89 g (1.6–3.1 oz). The species is highly distinctive, with a long, thin tapering bill that is black with a fawn base. The strengthened musculature of the head allows the bill to be opened when probing inside the soil.
Latin Name
Upupa epops
Further reading
When the bird was spotted
| Date | Location | Title | Seen by | Interestingness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal, Algarve | Tavira | b.m.stokesley | *** | |
| Portugal, Algarve | Lagoa dos Salgados | b.m.stokesley | *** | |
| Portugal, Madeira | Madeira | b.m.stokesley | **** | |
| Paphos & West Cyprus | Coast north of Correalis Beach | b.m.stokesley | **** | |
| Portugal, Algarve | Tavira | b.m.stokesley | ||
| France, Leymen | Flying from our garden next door | mike421 | ***** |