The Hoopoe is a rare summer migrant from Africa to UK. The size of a small pigeon,
it is a striking-looking bird when it raises its crest. Its range is across most of Eurasia, North Africa
and sub-Saharan Africa. The common English and Latin names mimic the bird's call.
Like a football match, it is a bird of two halves, the pink front end and the black- and white-striped back end.
Partly-raised crest - apologies for distant photo.
Sunbathing - showing the outstretched wing.
Above is a young Hoopoe, still with white nodules at the base of its beak.
The Hoopoe photos in the row immediately above and below are by Dr Harsha Vardhan Reddy, used with his permission.