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Violet Woodhoopoe
Phoeniculus damarensis
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Least Concern
Wingspan
29.6 cm
Weight
81.66666666666667 g
Family
Phoeniculidae
Order
Bucerotiformes
The Violet Woodhoopoe (Phoeniculus damarensis) is a bird species in the family Phoeniculidae (wood hoopoes), within the order Bucerotiformes (hornbills & hoopoes). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 29.6 cm and a weight of 81.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 29.6 cm | 11.7 in |
| Weight | 81.66666666666667 g | 2.88 oz |
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 21 days.
Clutch Size
3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Bucerotiformes (Hornbills & Hoopoes) |
| Family | Phoeniculidae (Wood Hoopoes) |
| Genus | Phoeniculus |
| Species | Phoeniculus damarensis |
Distribution
Violet Woodhoopoe has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Violet Woodhoopoe endangered?
The Violet Woodhoopoe has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Violet Woodhoopoe nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 21 days.
How big is the Violet Woodhoopoe?
The Violet Woodhoopoe has a wingspan of 29.6 cm, weight of 81.66666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Violet Woodhoopoe belong to?
The Violet Woodhoopoe (Phoeniculus damarensis) belongs to the order Bucerotiformes and the family Phoeniculidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Phoeniculidae family
Abyssinian Scimitarbill
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Black-billed Woodhoopoe
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Least Concern
Common Scimitarbill
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Forest Scimitarbill
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Least Concern
Green Woodhoopoe
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Least Concern
White-headed Woodhoopoe
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Least Concern