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Name |
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Hoopoe |
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Scientific Name |
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Upupa epops |
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Size |
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Hud hud (31 cm) |
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Habitat |
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Open forest, plains and hills |
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Identification |
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Fawn coloured bird with zebra marking on wing and tails |
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Status |
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Resident |
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Distribution |
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Throughtout Indian union |
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Food |
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Insects, grubs and pupae |
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Nest |
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February-May, Natural tree hollow |
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Eggs |
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5-6, white |
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Least Concern |
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Terrestrial |
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Common |
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Seen in all parts of M.P |
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