Green Woodhoopoe
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    Green Woodhoopoe

    Phoeniculus purpureus

    Iconic Birds
    Least Concern

    Quick Facts

    Mass0.0773 kg

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    The green wood hoopoe is a large, up to 44 cm (17 in) long tropical bird native to Africa. It is a member of the family Phoeniculidae, the wood hoopoes, and was formerly known as the red-billed wood hoopoe.

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    Where to Find

    Top parks for Green Woodhoopoe. Sightings recorded in 200 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    West Africa
    Réserve animalière d’AmbouraCentral Ferlo & Eastern Sahel, Senegal
    Rare
    East Africa
    Uyumbu Community Wildlife Management AreaWestern Tanzania & Lake Victoria, Tanzania
    Rare
    Southern Africa
    Woody Cape SectionEastern Cape Safaris, South Africa
    Rare
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