Tuesday, December 3, 2013

The Hoopoe

The Hoopoe is a colorful bird that is found across Afro-Eurasia. Hoopoe is a medium sized bird 44-48 Centimeters in length and weighing up to 46-90 g. Hoopoe has broad and rounded wings capable of strong flight.  Hoopoe is widespread in Europe, Asia and North Africa. This bird is known as a migrant bird in Sri Lanka.

Hoopoe mainly feeds on insects, small reptiles and frogs.

Captured in Yala National Park



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