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Madagascar Hoopoe
Upupa marginata
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Least Concern
Wingspan
29.8 cm
Weight
71.91666666666667 g
Family
Upupidae
Order
Bucerotiformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 29.8 cm | 11.7 in |
| Weight | 71.91666666666667 g | 2.54 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
4-7
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Bucerotiformes (Hornbills & Hoopoes) |
| Family | Upupidae (Hoopoes) |
| Genus | Upupa |
| Species | Upupa marginata |
Distribution
Madagascar Hoopoe has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Madagascar Hoopoe endangered?
The Madagascar Hoopoe has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Madagascar Hoopoe?
The Madagascar Hoopoe has a wingspan of 29.8 cm, weight of 71.91666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Madagascar Hoopoe belong to?
The Madagascar Hoopoe (Upupa marginata) belongs to the order Bucerotiformes and the family Upupidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Upupidae family