hoopoo

[US]/ˈhuːpuː/
[UK]/ˈhuːpuː/

Translation

n.a bird of the family Upupidae, known for its distinctive crest, black and white striped wings, and long curved bill.
Word Forms
Pluralhoopoos

Phrases & Collocations

hoopoo bird

the hoopoo

a hoopoo

hoopoo nest

hoopoo call

hoopooes flying

hoopooing around

hoopooed away

wild hoopoo

feeding hoopoo

Example Sentences

the hoopoo nested in the ancient oak tree behind our garden.

we spotted a colorful hoopoo during our morning hike through the forest.

the hoopoo's distinctive crest makes it easy to identify in the wild.

according to legend, the hoopoo symbolizes wisdom and good fortune in many cultures.

the hoopoo feeds on insects and small invertebrates it finds in the ground.

artists have featured the elegant hoopoo in paintings for thousands of years.

our neighbor erected a nesting box hoping to attract hoopoo birds.

the hoopoo emits a characteristic call that echoes through the trees at dawn.

nature photographers waited for hours to capture the perfect shot of the hoopoo.

the rare hoopoo has become an endangered species due to habitat loss.

children excitedly pointed at the hoopoo visiting their school playground.

the hoopoo migrates south when winter approaches our northern region.

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