The Hopping Lifer!
The White-headed wood-hoopoe (Phoeniculus bollei) is a species of bird in the family Phoeniculidae.
These birds inhabit from sea level up to 3,200 metres (10,500 ft), mainly in savannas and dry flowland and in montane primary forest, but they are also found in regenerating forests, as well as in deciduous woodlands.
Phoeniculus bollei can reach approximately a body length of 30-35 centimetres (12-14 in). The female is smaller and has a much shorter bill. These birds show a combination of a white head, a slightly curved bright red beak and red legs and feet, quite different from other species of the family. The iridescent plumage is dark blue or violet-blu. The wings have a purple-copper luster.
This beautiful White-headed wood-hoopoe is a lifer and was photographed on an early morning bird walk climbing up the slopes of Mt Kenya, Naro Moru, Kenya.
The Hopping Lifer!
The White-headed wood-hoopoe (Phoeniculus bollei) is a species of bird in the family Phoeniculidae.
These birds inhabit from sea level up to 3,200 metres (10,500 ft), mainly in savannas and dry flowland and in montane primary forest, but they are also found in regenerating forests, as well as in deciduous woodlands.
Phoeniculus bollei can reach approximately a body length of 30-35 centimetres (12-14 in). The female is smaller and has a much shorter bill. These birds show a combination of a white head, a slightly curved bright red beak and red legs and feet, quite different from other species of the family. The iridescent plumage is dark blue or violet-blu. The wings have a purple-copper luster.
This beautiful White-headed wood-hoopoe is a lifer and was photographed on an early morning bird walk climbing up the slopes of Mt Kenya, Naro Moru, Kenya.