| Latin Name |
Phoeniculus purpureus |
| Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
| Location
| Africa |
| Colour |
Black, White & Green |
| Length |
38 cm (15 inches) |
| Wingspan |
- cm (- inches) |
| Weight |
75 g (2.6 oz) |
| Life Expectancy |
- Yrs |
Habitat
Green Wood Hoopoes are found in the forests, woodlands and gardens of sub-saharan Africa.
Diet
Green Wood Hoopoes feed on insects.
Subspecies
Subspecies of the Green Wood Hoopoe are:
Phoeniculus purpureus angolensis
Phoeniculus purpureus guineensis
Phoeniculus purpureus marwitzi
Phoeniculus purpureus niloticus
Phoeniculus purpureus purpureus
Phoeniculus purpureus senegalensis
Interesting Facts
Green Wood Hoopoes were formally known as the Red-Billed Wood Hoopoe.
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