Fauna
Bird

Common Hoopoe

Upupa epops

Also 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.

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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Key facts
Diet & preyBeetle 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
Classification
  1. FamilyUpupidae
  2. SpeciesUpupa epops
Range & activity
Range data is not available yet.
Safe observation
Interaction riskLow
  1. Low
  2. Moderate
  3. High
  4. Very high
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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