The hoopoes are easily recognized from the double range of plumes which form an arched crest on their head.

Hoopoe

The hoopoes are easily recognized from the double range of plumes which form an arched crest on their…

"Diagram showing the tracts where the principal growth of feathers occurs (Upupa epops). The dotted areas are the pteryla." -Galloway, 1915

Hoopoe

"Diagram showing the tracts where the principal growth of feathers occurs (Upupa epops). The dotted…

The hoopoe (Upupa epops) is a colorful bird known for the crest upon its head.

Hoopoe

The hoopoe (Upupa epops) is a colorful bird known for the crest upon its head.