List of Non-passerine Birds of Korea - Hoopoes

Hoopoes

Order: Upupiformes Family: Upupidae

There is only one species of hoopoe worldwide. Hoopoes are widespread in Europe, Asia and North Africa, as well as Sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar. They migrate from all but the southernmost part of their range to the tropics in winter. Their habitat is open cultivated ground with short grass or bare patches. They spend much time on the ground hunting insects and worms.

  • Eurasian Hoopoe Upupa epops


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