hoopoe
/ˈhuːpuː/
noun
- A distinctive bird with a long, thin, curved beak, a pinkish-brown body, and black-and-white striped wings and tail, known for its fan-like crest of feathers on its head.
- We spotted a hoopoe probing the ground for insects with its long beak.
- The hoopoe raised its striking crest when it felt threatened.
- In many cultures, the hoopoe is a symbol of wisdom and beauty.