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Green Woodhoopoe
Phoeniculus purpureus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
27.9 cm
Weight
70.0 g
Family
Phoeniculidae
Order
Bucerotiformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 27.9 cm | 11.0 in |
| Weight | 70.0 g | 2.47 oz |
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 17-18 days.
Clutch Size
2-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Bucerotiformes (Hornbills & Hoopoes) |
| Family | Phoeniculidae (Wood Hoopoes) |
| Genus | Phoeniculus |
| Species | Phoeniculus purpureus |
Distribution
Green Woodhoopoe has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Green Woodhoopoe endangered?
The Green Woodhoopoe has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Green Woodhoopoe nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 17-18 days.
How big is the Green Woodhoopoe?
The Green Woodhoopoe has a wingspan of 27.9 cm, weight of 70.0 g.
What order and family does the Green Woodhoopoe belong to?
The Green Woodhoopoe (Phoeniculus purpureus) belongs to the order Bucerotiformes and the family Phoeniculidae.
Similar Birds
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Black-billed Woodhoopoe
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Least Concern
Common Scimitarbill
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Least Concern
Forest Scimitarbill
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Violet Woodhoopoe
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Least Concern
White-headed Woodhoopoe
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Least Concern