Violet Wood Hoopoe
Phoeniculus damarensis
The Violet Wood Hoopoe (Phoeniculus damarensis) is a rare wood hoopoes and scimitarbill found in 4 countries, weighing about 82 g. The violet wood hoopoe is a species of bird in the family Phoeniculidae.
About the Violet Wood Hoopoe
The violet wood hoopoe is a species of bird in the family Phoeniculidae. It is found in Angola, Kenya, Namibia, and Tanzania. It looks similar to the black-billed wood hoopoe but with a red beak and a green throat. It has coppery and violet mantle feathers.
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Where it lives
When to see it
The Violet Wood Hoopoe can be seen all year round, with peak activity in November. It is a resident species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- What does a Violet Wood Hoopoe look like?
- The violet wood hoopoe is a species of bird in the family Phoeniculidae.
- How big is a Violet Wood Hoopoe?
- The Violet Wood Hoopoe is a medium sized bird weighing about 82 g.
- Where can you see a Violet Wood Hoopoe?
- The Violet Wood Hoopoe occurs in 4 countries, including Namibia, Kenya, Angola and Ethiopia.
- What birds look similar to a Violet Wood Hoopoe?
- The Violet Wood Hoopoe is most easily confused with the Black-billed Wood Hoopoe, the White-headed Wood Hoopoe and the Green Wood Hoopoe.
- Is the Violet Wood Hoopoe endangered?
- The Violet Wood Hoopoe is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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