Madagascar Hoopoe
Upupa marginata
Least ConcernAves · Bucerotiformes · Upupidae
About
The Madagascar hoopoe is a species of hoopoe in the family Upupidae. It was previously considered a subspecies of the hoopoe, but was split due to its vocalisations and small differences in plumage. Some taxonomists still consider all three species conspecific. Some authorities also keep the African and Eurasian hoopoe together, but split the Madagascar hoopoe. It is endemic to Madagascar, where its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forest. It is a common bird and the International Union for Conservation of Nature considers its conservation status to be of least concern.
Fun Fact
It was previously considered a subspecies (Upupa epops marginata) of the hoopoe, but was split due to its vocalisations and small differences in plumage.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Inhabits the edges of forests, clearings, glades, savannah, pasture and brushland.
Diet
Diet consists mainly of insects such as beetles and flies and their larvae, grasshoppers and caterpillars.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance