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UC IUCN · NE · Not Evaluated Bucerotiformes Phoeniculidae

Forest Wood Hoopoe

Phoeniculus castaneiceps

Forest Wood Hoopoe · BirdGacha

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
24.4 g
Diet
Invertebrates
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 93

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 93).

DEF 60

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 60).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

A playable recording is not currently available for this species.

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Africa: Western & Central Habitat: Forest & Woodland
2 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Phoeniculus castaneiceps castaneiceps

    Liberia to Nigeria

  • Phoeniculus castaneiceps brunneiceps

    Cameroon to DR Congo and Uganda

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Phoeniculus castaneiceps

Which family does it belong to?

Wood Hoopoes (Phoeniculidae)

Where is it found?

Africa: Western & Central

Sources & credits

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