What is Hoopoe?

Hoopoe is a medium -sized bird in the Upupidae family. It is originally from North Africa, Europe and Asia and has become inseparably associated with Mythos in these areas. This bird has a long, thin beak on his ridge and a distinctive height. Hoopoes are foragers with insects forming a large part of their diet. Man and female birds meet monogamously for one season and produce chickens in about three weeks.

This bird is the only living species in its family. Another species, the giant Hoopoe Island of Saint Helena off the coast of West Africa, disappeared in the 17th century. There are nine Hoopoe subspecies with changes in size, color, account length and wings.

In ancient Egypt and Minoan Crete, Hoopoe was considered sacred; Photographs of these birds decorated the walls of temples, tombs and other saints. For Persians, Hoopoe was a symbol of virtue. In contrast, the Israeli faith was that the birds were unclean and not to be consumed. The Scandinavians thought of birds as a sign of the immediate war. The Estonians believed that the bird's piThe seam was a harbinger of death for people or cattle.

This species has a very clear appearance. The head is gold and the ridge of the upright feathers begins at the forehead and ends at the back. The feathers are upright, black tilted, with a yellowish horizontal stripe. The back is gray, black and white. Birds are 9-12 inches long (25-32 centimeters) and have a wingspan of 17-19 inches (44 centimeters). Males and women weigh 1.5-3 ounces (46-89 grams).

These birds are very adaptable and can live in many different habitats. They can be found in savannas, Steppes or Woodlands that have thin ground vegetation. In some areas, Hoopoe lives in olive groves, parks or orchards. He spends most of his time on the ground by searching for insects, worms, grubs or beetles. Sometimes seeds, berries and small frogs are part of the Hoopoe diet.

This species of birds is monogamous for one period of reproduction. Nest in the cavities of cliffs, trees, hay or other svIsle surfaces with narrow entrances. Hoopoes may or may not equalize their nests. The woman incubate seven or eight round, blue eggs for 15-17 days. While she takes care of the egg, the man Hoopoe brings food.

The woman very much protects her clutch. After laying eggs, it produces liquid that smells like rotten meat. This stinking liquid is imposed into its feathers. Once chickens are born, they can create a similar secretion. In addition, chickens can shoot liquefied feces for attackers and were known to hissing or hit wings.

chickens are born with feathers. These feathers are quickly replaced by Britmi and adult feathers. Hoopoes take their first flights when they are about 24 days. Shortly afterwards, they leave the nest to start their own life

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