African Birds, Upupa africana, African Hoopoe, Wiedehopf, hoephoep

Scientific Name: Upupa africana

Common Names: African Hoopoe, Wiedehopf, Hoephoep

Description:

Distribution: Across Africa and Madagascar. Except in extreme desert regions.

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Habitat: Generally in woodland areas.

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Main feeding time: During day-light ours.

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Diet: Insects, small lizards, frogs and worms.

Enemies: Small bird of prey, such as Kestrels, Goshawks.

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Credits: Ranger Chrigi