the eurasian hoopoe (upupa epops) is the most widespread species of the genus upupa

eurasian hoopoe upupa epops widespread species distinctive cinnamon colored bird black white wings tall erectile crest broad band tail long narrow downcurved bill adult wild feeding plucked chick nest south france nature birdwatching ornithology europe french european wilderness wildlife freedom fauna avifauna animal crested youg nesting breeding tree sunlight light bright southern tourism travel trip vacation visit holidays caterpillar plane bark genus perched pine branch portugal branche portuguese spain spanish sky blue sunny