Green Woodhoopoe

Phoeniculus purpureus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · 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

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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