Hoopoe

Hoopoes, (Upupa) is a genus of birds in the Upupidae family. The Eurasian Hoopoe is named after its call, the oop-oop-oop. The Giant Hoopoe is extinct.

Etymology
From Latin upupa hoopoe  < Gr. εποψ epops, εποπος epopos  hoopoe. Since classicial times the Hoopoe’s name in many languages has been onomatopoeic of its distinctive and familiar call (e.g. Arabic Hudhud, Dutch Hop, French Huppe puput, Portuguese Poupa, Spanish Abubilla).

Description
Hoopoes are a distinctive genus of birds, with a striking appearance. The plumage is cinnamon-pink and the wings are boldly patterned with black and white bars.

Species

 * Eurasian Hoopoe, Upupa epops
 * African Hoopoe, Upupa africana
 * Madagascar Hoopoe, Upupa marginata
 * Giant Hoopoe, Upupa antaios