Common Hoopoe
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    Common Hoopoe

    Upupa epops

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    Least Concern

    The Eurasian hoopoe or common hoopoe is the most widespread species of hoopoe. 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".

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    Where to Find

    Top parks for Common Hoopoe. Sightings recorded in 200 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    Southern Africa
    Okonjati Wildlife SanctuaryCentral Namibia & Eastern Kalahari Fringe, Namibia
    Rare
    Okonjima Nature ReserveCentral Namibia & Eastern Kalahari Fringe, Namibia
    Rare
    Mkuze Falls Private Game ReserveKwaZulu-Natal Bush & Coast, South Africa
    Rare
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