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Upupa

Upupa

9.9
A group of birds like the hoopoe
  • noun
  • /ˈjuːpəpə/
  • Specialized
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  • The Upupa is known for its distinctive crown of feathers.

Examples

  • Many species of Upupa can be found in Africa and Asia.

  • The bird observed in the field belonged to the genus Upupa.

  • Upupa is characterized by its distinctive crown of feathers.

  • Many birdwatchers hope to spot a member of the Upupa genus during migration season.

  • Many birdwatchers hope to spot a member of the Upupa genus during migration season.

  • The bird observed in the field belonged to the genus Upupa.

  • Upupa is characterized by its distinctive crown of feathers.

Synonyms

genus Upupa
vsUpupa
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of birds that includes hoopoes

is the identical scientific genus name but without extra descriptive wording

Compounds

genus Upupa
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of birds that includes hoopoes

Surface Forms

Upupa singular
Upupas plural

Etymology

The word Upupa comes from the old Latin name for the hoopoe and copies the bird's call 'upu' or 'hoop-hoop'. So Upupa is used as the genus name for the hoopoe, a bird with a crest of feathers whose call sounds like its name.