Green Wood Hoopoe

Wood Hoopoes 👁 399 views Updated 2026-11-01

Green Wood Hoopoe (<em>Phoeniculus purpureus</em>) is a species of Wood Hoopoes (<em>Phoeniculidae</em>) in the order Hornbills and Allies.

Overview

Green Wood Hoopoe (Phoeniculus purpureus) is a species of Wood Hoopoes (Phoeniculidae) in the order Hornbills and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Phoeniculus; binomial: Phoeniculus purpureus; authority: (Miller, JF, 1784).

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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