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When to see African Hoopoe in Rietvlei Nature Reserve
African Hoopoe are most active during the day (06:00 to 18:00).
This is African Hoopoe's general behavior. Once enough sightings are logged in Rietvlei Nature Reserve, this page also shows when they're actually seen here.
Where to look for African Hoopoe in Rietvlei Nature Reserve: best roads
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Acacia Route, Vleiroete Road and Main Road run through open grassland: good country for African Hoopoe.
- Acacia Route7.4 km · open grassland
- Vleiroete Road5.7 km · open grassland
- Main Road4.6 km · open grassland
Picked from habitat, not from sightings. opspoor shows where African Hoopoe have actually been seen recently.
About the African Hoopoe
The African hoopoe is a striking ground-foraging bird recognised by its long narrow bill, orange-brown plumage, black-and-white barred wings and tail, and prominent erectile crest. It occurs in woodland, savanna, grassland, gardens and other open habitats with suitable feeding areas. It uses its long bill to probe soil and leaf litter for insects, larvae, worms and other invertebrates, occasionally taking small reptiles and other prey. It is usually encountered alone or in pairs.
How to identify the African Hoopoe
Medium-sized bird with a long, narrow down-curved bill, prominent crest and distinctive black-and-white wing pattern. The body is mainly cinnamon-brown to orange-brown, with black-and-white barring across the wings and tail.
Other species to look for in Rietvlei Nature Reserve
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