Madagascar Hoopoe

Upupa marginata · Species of bird endemic to Madagascar
Family
Order
Bucerotiformes
Codes
madhoo1, MAHO

About the Madagascar Hoopoe

The Madagascar hoopoe is a species of hoopoe in the family Upupidae. It was previously considered a subspecies of the hoopoe, but was split due to its vocalisations and small differences in plumage. Some taxonomists still consider all three species conspecific. Some authorities also keep the African and Eurasian hoopoe together, but split the Madagascar hoopoe. It is endemic to Madagascar, where its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forest. It is a common bird and the International Union for Conservation of Nature considers its conservation status to be of least concern.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderBucerotiformes
FamilyHoopoes (Upupidae)
SpeciesUpupa marginata
Species Codesmadhoo1, MAHO

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Madagascar Hoopoe belong to?

The Madagascar Hoopoe (Upupa marginata) belongs to the Hoopoes family (Upupidae), in the order Bucerotiformes.

How can I identify the Madagascar Hoopoe?

The Madagascar hoopoe is a species of hoopoe in the family Upupidae. It was previously considered a subspecies of the hoopoe, but was split due to its vocalisations and small differences in plumage. Some taxonomists still consider all three species conspecific. Some authorities also keep the African...

Where can I report a Madagascar Hoopoe sighting?

You can log sightings of Madagascar Hoopoe on eBird (ebird.org) using species code madhoo1, or on iNaturalist.