About the White-headed Wood Hoopoe
The white-headed wood hoopoe is a species of bird in the family Phoeniculidae.
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ID tip
Phoeniculus bollei can reach approximately a body length of 30–35 cm (12–14 in). The female is smaller and has a much shorter bill. These birds show a combination of a white head, a slightly curved bright red beak and red legs and feet, quite different from other species of the family. The iridescent plumage is dark blue or violet-blue. The wings have a purple-copper luster.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Tanzania.
When to see it
Peak activity in July · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Violet Wood HoopoePhoeniculus damarensisThe violet wood hoopoe is a species of bird in the family Phoeniculidae.
Black-billed Wood HoopoePhoeniculus somaliensisThe black-billed wood hoopoe is very similar to the green wood hoopoe (Phoeniculus purpureus) in appearance, but lacks the greenish gloss on the head and mantle and has a black beak rather than a red one, though there is sometimes a reddish tinge at the base of the beak.
Green Wood HoopoePhoeniculus purpureusThis abundant species is a metallic dark green, with a purple back and very long diamond-shaped purple tail.
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