Ever seen a #Hoopoe? Although this animal can climb the trunks, it rarely does so. “It has been pecking away at the gravel and piles of sand in the car park at Pittodrie. A spokesman for the RSPB said the hoopoe should be perfectly safe in Aberdeen – despite the city’s infamous seagulls. “It looks so exotic to be flying about in Aberdeen. The hoopoe moves through the ground like a Starling. Average lifespan of a Hoopoe bird in the wild, its natural habitat, is 10 years. A highlight is the Greater #Flamingo on Akrotiri and Larnaca salt lakes. “It is also quite big compared to a lot of things gulls feed on.”. Leona Lowe, 32, who lives nearby, first saw the hoopoe on Friday morning when she was walking her dog Ollie. It takes a specific position by spreading its wingsand putting the head down. For as little as £5.99 a month you can access all of our content, including Premium articles. Post: Nikki at www.pissouribay.com. “It’s probably going to be alright because hoopoes and seagulls feed in different places. The hoopoe (Upupa epops) is a small, but colorful bird that is primarily found in parts of Africa, Europe, and Asia.The name of the bird is an onomatopoeic one, which is taken from copying the ‘oop-oop-oop’ cry of the hoopoe. There have been a lot of different types of migratory birds turning up all over the country given we have had strong wind coming from the east over the last 10 days. “They are usually not too bothered by people so it will be fine to go and have a look. Its Latin name, which, like its English name is an onomatopoetic imitation of the bird’s cry, is extremely fun to say: Upupa epops. The varied terrain provides a great variety of habitats, supporting around 50 native species, plus the island's position on the migration route between Europe and Africa means there are around 350 visiting species annually. It seems quite happy, even though there have been quite a few people out with their cameras.”. Native to the grasslands, savannahs, and woodlands of Europe, Asia, Africa, and Madagascar, the Hoopoe (also called the Hudhud) is the only surviving member of the Hoopoe family. Mark Hancox photo library of bird photography covering all UK species, Hoopoes: Origin, Description, Photos, Diet and Breeding. The hoopoe is an exotic-looking bird with black and white patterned wings, a long curved beak and a long feathered crest which it raises when excited. It is a good thing to see if you are able to.”. Advertisement. The hoopoe is a pinkish-brown coloured bird, with black and white wings, a long black downcurved bill and a long pinkish-brown crest which it raises when it gets excited. 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Julien Ruiz has uploaded 2131 photos to Flickr. For keen bird watchers, #Cyprus is a great destination. However, they do turn up from time to time. He said: “Hoopoes have been known to turn up in the UK. Interesting Facts about Hoopoe Bird. The hoopoe opens its crest when she feels excited, in a State of alert or while flying. The hoopoe – a bird which is rarely found in Scotland – has taken up residence in the Pittodrie Stadium car park in recent days. The hoopoe will feed in short grass where it will look for worms and things like that. However, following stormy weather in the last fortnight, the birds have been spotted in other places, such as Yorkshire. “It’s great to see it and they really are stunning birds. It will stay for a while, feed to build up its fat reserves and then will fly south. ... “It looks so exotic to be flying about in Aberdeen. Although some hoopoes, which are solitary birds, do appear in the UK, they are normally found on the south coast of England. Explore Julien Ruiz's photos on Flickr. Covid-19: Will Greater Manchester’s intensive care units be overwhelmed? Feb 23, 2019 - Explore Maria Dalt's board "hoopoe bird", followed by 1721 people on Pinterest. “Amazonian Royal Flycatcher uses its spectacular plumage to attract females and compete with other males. Some of the interesting facts about Hoopoe are enlisted below: Hoopoe is the National Bird of Israel. All Rights Reserved. There are a few every year but not huge numbers. #awesome”. Find more inspiring images at ViewBug - the world’s most rewarding photo community. Photo: Abbas Alley. Now birdwatchers are flocking to Pittodrie to catch a glimpse of the colourful visitor before it departs the Granite City for warmer climes in the next few days. “When I first saw it I didn’t have my phone on me to take a picture and I had to go and find it again to prove I’d seen it. That will make it less of a target. “The first time I saw it was on Friday morning and then I saw it again on Sunday so it does seem to be staying around the same spot. An exotic new winger has been spotted at Pittodrie Stadium after it was blown off course by Storm Alex. Characterized by its splendid crest and plumage, this bird has been adopted as the national bird of Israel. It’s thought the bird, which does not breed in the UK and normally migrates between continental Europe and the southern tip of Africa, arrived after being blown off course during recent storms. © Aberdeen Journals Ltd 2020. It enjoys bathing in the sun and dust. It will most likely stay for a few days and then fly off. See more ideas about Hoopoe bird, Bird, Beautiful birds. This bird is often bathed in the sand, but never in the water. “It really depends on how much fat it needs to put on and how good the food source is. The bird… Log in to your Tumblr account to start posting to your blog. She said: “It looked so unique and people initially thought it would be a woodpecker or a lapwing or something like that, but it is definitely a hoopoe. This species tends to dig in manure in search of insects and their larvae. The spokesman added: “There are records of hoopoes staying in one place for quite a long time during the winter, but usually they stay for a few days depending on the weather.