An exotic bird has drawn crowds of birdwatchers after making a rare appearance in South Wales. Hoopoe birds originate from north or sub-Saharan Africa or southern Europe, and dozens of eager wildlife ...

A "truly stunning bird" native to Africa has been spotted at a nature reserve in Lancashire. As many as 100 hoopoes migrate north to Europe in the spring but are not typically seen this late in the ...

A bird rarely seen in Northern Ireland made a surprise appearance after being blown off course. K. Mitch Hodge via Unsplash At the end of March, photos started circulating on social media that shocked ...

Birdwatchers have been flocking to Swansea Bay to catch sight of a rare hoopoe bird. The colourful feathered bird is noted for its crest or "crown" which it raises when it's excited. They don't breed ...

Birdwatchers have been treated to multiple sightings of African Hoopoes as around 80 of the colourful, migratory birds have arrived in Ireland in the past two weeks. African Hoopoes do not usually ...

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