Hoopoe (Upupa epops)

Hoopoe (Upupa epops)

* Family: Upupidae

* Genus: Upupa

* Species: U. epops,

* Class: Aves,

* Order: Coraciiformes,

* Type: Bird,

* Diet: Omnivore,

* Average life span in the wild: 10 years

* Size: 26 - 28cm (10.5"),

* Weight: no data,

** The Hoopoe is a colourful bird that is found across Afro-Eurasia, notable for its distinctive 'crown' of feathers. It is the only extant species in the family Upupidae

More info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoopoe

or http://www.birdsofbritain.co.uk/bird-guide/hoopoe.asp

or http://www.kenyabirds.org.uk/hoopoe-a.htm

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[freedomXhunter]

@Inspiration525 You know that its stated in the Coran that this beautiful bird is in Heaven

[Inspiration525]

WOW !!! What a Beautiful Bird !!!