Upupidae - Hoopoes

There are two living species in this family and one extinct species.

Hoopoes are found in Europe, Asia, and Africa. They live in dry, warm, open areas.

They are cinnamon brown with black and white barred wings. They have long, curved, pointed bills; mohawk-like crests on their heads; and square tails.

Hoopoes are 10-12 inches in length. They feed on the ground, using their long, pointed bills to probe for insects, worms and small lizards. They are very good runners. They make their nests in tree cavities or in rock crevices.

World Status Key
Least Concern Near Threatened Vulnerable Endangered Critically Endangered Extinct in Wild Extinct Not Enough Data
Status and range is taken from ICUN Redlist.

U.S. Status Key Threatened in US Endangered in US Status taken from US Fish and Wildlife Click on U.S. status icon to go to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife species profile.

New Hampshire Status Key Threatened in NH Endangered in NH Introduced Status taken from NH Fish and Game

Location Key
Africa Asia Australia/Oceania Europe North America South America NH Click for More Info Click for Image

Additional Information

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Common Hoopoe - Upupa epops
The common hoopoe is found across much of Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Source: Arkive Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School

Common Hoopoe - Upupa epops
The common hoopoe gets its name from its "hoop, hoop, hoop" call.
Source: HBW Alive Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School

Madagascar Hoopoe - Upupa marginata
The Madagascar hoopoe is found in Madagascar.
Source: HBW Alive Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School