Definition

1. Noun:
   • A tropical African bird characterized by its metallic blackish plumage and the absence of a crest on its head. It is a member of the family Phoeniculidae.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • We spotted a wood hoopoe foraging for insects in the acacia tree.
  • The iridescent feathers of the wood hoopoe shimmered in the sunlight.
  • Unlike the Eurasian hoopoe, the wood hoopoe does not have a prominent crest.

Advanced Usage

• The term is used in ornithology to specifically refer to birds of the genera and .
  • The study focused on the cooperative breeding behavior of the wood hoopoe.

Variants and Related Words

• Hoopoe (noun): A different bird (family Upupidae, ) found in Europe, Asia, and Africa, known for its distinctive crown of feathers.
• Scimitarbill (noun): A type of wood hoopoe (genus ) with a notably long, curved bill.

Synonyms

• Phoeniculid (noun): The scientific family name for wood hoopoes.

Noun

1. tropical African bird having metallic blackish plumage but no crest