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hoopoo

/ˈhuː.puː/

Traduction: Oiseau de l'Ancien Monde à huppe et au fin bec recourbé vers le bas.

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noun

/ˈhuː.puː/C2formal
  • frOiseau de l'Ancien Monde à huppe et au fin bec recourbé vers le bas.

A crested Old World bird with a slender, downward-curved bill.

  1. A type of birdB2formal

    Any of several crested Old World birds, such as the Eurasian hoopoe, known for their slender downward-curved bill and striking plumage.

    frLa huppe

    • The hoopoo is often seen in open countryside across Europe and Asia.
    • Its distinctive call and colorful crest make the hoopoo a favorite among birdwatchers.
    • I spotted a hoopoo probing the ground for insects with its curved bill.

    Synonymeshoopoe