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Wood-Hoopoe, Green

Roberts No: 452

Large, very noisy wood-hoopoe, occurs in groups of 2-16 birds. Green-glossed black bird with scarlet legs and decurved scarlet bill. Long tail with white spots. Call: prolonged loud cackling.

Family Name:
Phoeniculus purpureus
Common Name:
Wood-Hoopoe, Green
Size:
32 to 36 cm
Status:
Resident
Food:
mainly insects, caterpillars, grubs, pupae, beetles, termites, bugs, ants, moths.