hoopoe

Meanings

• noun

  A large bird with a distinctive crest, long curved beak, and cryptic plumage, native to Europe, Asia, and Africa.

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Variants

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hoopoe , hoopoes

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Etymology

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The name 'hoopoe' comes from the Greek word 'hopaōpēs', which means 'rustic priest' or 'one who dances on the heads of others'.

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Trivia

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1. The hoopoe is the only bird that has a crest on the top of its head that is not used for display or communication.

2. The hoopoe is an omnivorous bird, feeding on insects, reptiles, amphibians, and small mammals.

3. The hoopoe is known for its distinctive call, which sounds like a 'oop-oop-ee-oop'.

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1. Upupidae: Family of birds to which the hoopoe belongs.

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Culture

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In Greek mythology, the hoopoe was believed to be the bird of the sun god Helios and was said to have the power to bring rain. In European folklore, the hoopoe was considered a harbinger of spring.

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