Eurasian Hoopoe
Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Open ground, orchards, vineyards.
Diet: Insects, larvae from soil.
Best time to spot: Distinctive crown raise.
When to look
Resident in the UK, so it can be found year-round. More on the season in Bird migration in Britain.
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