Points

10

per confirmed sighting

BirdConservation status: Least ConcernCommon to spot
birds • Upupidae

Common Hoopoe.

C

Upupa epops

Category

birds

Family

Upupidae

Size

Body mass: approximately 66.9 g (EltonTraits).

Points

10 pts

Log a sighting

A closer look

Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding common hoopoe in its natural range.

Overview

How to identify it

Habitat

EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: ground foraging 100%.

Diet

EltonTraits diet profile: invertebrates 80%; ectothermic vertebrates 20%.

Behaviour

When to look

Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.

Where to see it

South Africa flagSouth Africa

Safety and etiquette

Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.

Verification and sources

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