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Birds
Green wood hoopoe
Green wood hoopoe · Phoeniculus purpureus
The green wood hoopoe fascinates with its shimmering plumage and active behaviour in the wild.
Fact file
- Size
- Body length of about 28 to 34 cm
- Males and females
- Both sexes look similar, although males often show more intense plumage
- Sounds
- Characteristic scratching “kip-kip” used for communication and alarm
- Diet
- Feeds mainly on insects, worms and other small invertebrates, which it searches for on the ground or in tree bark
- Offspring
- Nests in cavities or tree holes, where 2 to 3 eggs are laid
How to identify Green wood hoopoe
The green wood hoopoe has iridescent, metallic plumage that shimmers in different shades of green. Its striking red eyes and long, curved bill are other distinctive features that make it easy to tell apart from other species.
With a body length of about 28 to 34 cm, the green wood hoopoe has a strong, compact body and a long tail. This silhouette gives it an elegant appearance that stands out in the forests of its habitat.
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Where Green wood hoopoe live
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