During our visit to Ooty, we came across many colourful birds. Our trip was made memorable by the presence of beautiful birds. One such colourful bird we saw was Hoopee.
It is a medium-sized bird that is 9.8–12.6 inches long, with a 17–19 inches wingspan. It is easily recognized because of its colorful feathers. It has cinnamon to chestnut in color, with white and black stripes on the wings and tail.
It has prominent, upright crest on its head. It has long and strong black beak that is curved and adapted for the feeding on the ground.
It eats different type of insects, small reptiles, snails, frogs, seeds, berries and other types of plant materials.
It is a medium-sized bird that is 9.8–12.6 inches long, with a 17–19 inches wingspan. It is easily recognized because of its colorful feathers. It has cinnamon to chestnut in color, with white and black stripes on the wings and tail.
It has prominent, upright crest on its head. It has long and strong black beak that is curved and adapted for the feeding on the ground.
It eats different type of insects, small reptiles, snails, frogs, seeds, berries and other types of plant materials.
Such a beautiful bird.
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful bird which I have seen quite a number of times on my travels. We do not have it in Northern Ireland so it was lovely to see your images this weekend. Have a lovely weekend.
ReplyDeleteIt's a fantastic bird and one on my list to see. Great pictures.
ReplyDeleteA great bird Rajesh. It's wonderful to see one in India as it is in Europe too.
ReplyDeletea fabulous bird! great shots of it!
ReplyDeleteNice shots of this beautiful bird.
ReplyDeleteA cool bird that I have been fortunate to see a few times.
ReplyDeleteLovely shots Rajesh.
Beautiful, very distinctive looking bird.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful bird!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful bird.....great shots!
ReplyDeleteHe's just amazing! Had to show him to my grandson!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the bird's colouring!
ReplyDeleteWow, i never saw such a beauty. I have been to Ooty a couple of times.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful bird and macro shots!
ReplyDeleteHappy Weekend to you,
artmusedog and carol
Beautiful bird well captured..
ReplyDeleteLovely bird, beautiful photos.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful bird, and love that beak.
ReplyDeleteI love your amazing bird & even more this week Rajesh because I've been to Ooty on the train but never saw whilst there, I'd better go back! :)
ReplyDeleteWren x
this bird is on my wishlist !
ReplyDeleteBeautiful captures and great detail on its feature! Glad you find it
ReplyDeleteWhat an unusual bird! The beak reminds me of our native kiwis.
ReplyDeleteNice bird!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bird!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a cool looking bird!
ReplyDeleteThat's an amazing looking bird.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of a very interesting bird.
ReplyDeleteThey are amazing looking birds. I see them often on our farm, but one has stalk them very quietly, or they fly away in an instant. Very good shots of these shy birds.
ReplyDeleteThis is such an amazing bird and definitely a top 10 bird for me! Very cool!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful serie, well done!
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What a great bird! I have never even heard of it.
ReplyDeleteIowa Voice
The Hoopoe is a great bird.
ReplyDeleteThis is an interesting looking bird and you got some great photos of it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful bird - I have seen one of these just once - in a hotel car park in Oman! I got very excited!
ReplyDeleteCheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
Wow! Such a beautiful bird. Great captures :)
ReplyDeleteNice bird. Well captured.
ReplyDeleteCute and beautiful bird:)
ReplyDeleteSuper click, Rajesh. :)
ReplyDeleteSooo Beautiful !!
ReplyDeleteHoopee the cutie!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful picture! I'm not so great on botany and ornithology, but it looks like a woodpecker! It's beautiful, nonetheless.
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