The Hoopoe (Upupa epops) is a colourful bird found across Afro-Eurasia, notable for its distinctive “crown” of feathers. It is the only extant species in the family Upupidae.
There are 9 sub-species and I have seen 3 of them, all in Africa.
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They were very easily seen in Satara Restcamp in Kruger National Park, Ankarafantsika in Madagascar and several places in Tanzania. The Wikipedia map shows just how widespread they really are!
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VIDEO
Great close up action and you can hear the sound he makes!