In January 2026, a bird not officially seen in Singapore for nearly four decades briefly returned, unannounced, unmistakable, ...

British birdwatching guides will soon be out of date, warn wildlife experts. Over the next few decades, the changing climate will have driven away many species - and introduced others which have never ...

"It is definitely an uncommon encounter." Experts thrilled as cameras capture footage of creature not seen in almost 40 years: 'It was a sight to behold' first appeared on The Cool Down.

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 ...

Fascination with the hoopoe bird began for me with research of Swedish birds in preparation for my trip to the island of Oland, Sweden. Hoopoes are plentiful in Africa and Asia and was chosen as ...

The hoopoe bird's most striking feature is its crest or "crown" which it raises when it's excited Birdwatchers have been flocking to Swansea Bay to catch sight of a rare hoopoe bird. The colourful ...

Eurasian hoopoe, Upupa epops, also known as the common hoopoe or simply as the hoopoe, photographed at Lake Hora, Debre Zeyit, Ethiopia (Africa). NOTE: this image has been altered. It has been cropped ...

YOU might never see a photo like this in your lifetime - the rare hoopoe bird, photographed in Yorkshire, possibly for first time in 40 years. Our Camera Club members were out in force to capture this ...

It's nice to see swallows and the regulars spring migrant birds back again and it's always interesting when unusual species turn up often heralded by a voice on the 'phone saying: 'I've never seen the ...

The Jewish state's national bird is the hoopoe (duchifat in Hebrew), after being chosen in a national election process that stretched over six months, and which was initiated by the Society for ...