Green Wood Hoopoe

Phoeniculus purpureus (Miller, JF, 1784)

Green Wood Hoopoe, Phoeniculus purpureus, is a bird that breeds across Africa and is a member of the wood hoopoe family, Phoeniculidae. It is a widespread resident in forests, woodlands and suburban gardens through much of sub-Saharan Africa. The species is known for its long, thin, curved red bill, together with white wing markings and white chevrons along the tail edges. It was described by Miller in 1784.

Order

Bucerotiformes

Family

Phoeniculidae — Wood Hoopoes

Breeding range

Africa: widespread