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- The hoopoe is an exotic looking bird having the size of a mistle thrush.
- They have a pinkish-brown body, striking black and white wings.
- They have a fan of a crest usually held closed, but often raised just after landing.
- Their crest often has a signaling role.
- They are colourful birds found across Africa, Asia and Europe.
- It is a national bird of Israel.
- They measure about 25 to 32 cm in length.
- They have a trisyllabic song.
- They are omnivorous in nature.
- They emit unpleasant chemicals to ward off enemies.