Eurasian Hoopoe

The Eurasian hoopoe uses open ground with nearby trees or other nesting cavities across a broad Old World range. Its long bill probes soil and short vegetation for food, and its broad wings show striking black-and-white bars in flight. The crest can be raised or folded according to the bird's state. Breeding pairs use sheltered cavities, and seasonal movement varies among populations. It is not a member of the scientific songbird group.