hoopoo
/ˈhuːpuː/
noun
- A distinctive bird with a long, thin, curved beak, a pinkish-brown body, and a large, fan-like crest of feathers on its head, found in Europe, Asia, and Africa.
- We spotted a hoopoo searching for insects in the grass.
- In many cultures, the hoopoo is a symbol of wisdom and beauty.
- The hoopoo landed on the branch and raised its crest.