Green Woodhoopoe
Phoeniculus purpureus
Least ConcernAves · Bucerotiformes · Phoeniculidae
About
The green wood hoopoe is a large, up to 44 cm (17 in) long tropical bird native to Africa. It is a member of the family Phoeniculidae, the wood hoopoes, and was formerly known as the red-billed wood hoopoe.
Fun Fact
It is a member of the family Phoeniculidae, the wood hoopoes, and was formerly known as the red-billed wood hoopoe.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Feeds mainly on the ground, at termite mounds, or on tree trunks, and forms flocks outside the breeding season.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance