Bird · GBIF taxon 2498415
Common Hoopoe
Upupa epopsAlso known as Eurasian Hoopoe
Common Hoopoes are unmistakable cinnamon birds with long downcurved bills and broad black-and-white wing bands. Their tall fan-shaped crest usually lies folded but rises during displays, alarm, or landing.
ground foragercrested birdcavity nester
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- beetle larvae
- crickets
- centipedes
Predators
- hawks
- owls
- snakes
ThreatsLoss of cavities, pesticide exposure, hunting, and conversion of varied open habitats
HabitatsOpen woodland, pasture, orchards, savanna, parks, and cultivated ground with bare soil
Life spanCommonly several years, with some individuals recorded beyond ten years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyUpupidae
- SpeciesUpupa epops
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Observe feeding birds quietly and remain well back from nest cavities.
Responsible observation
- Listen: Repeated low hoop notes carry across open ground during breeding season.
- Identify: Combine the long curved bill, barred wings, and erectile crest.
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