3,299 observationsLeast Concern
Green Woodhoopoe
Phoeniculus purpureus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Bucerotiformes ›Family: Phoeniculidae ›Genus: Phoeniculus
About
The green wood hoopoe (Phoeniculus purpureus) is a large, up to 44 cm (17 in) long, near-passerine tropical bird native to Africa. It is a member of the family Phoeniculidae, the wood hoopoes, and was formerly known as the red-billed wood hoopoe.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Green Woodhoopoe is Phoeniculus purpureus.
- The Green Woodhoopoe has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Green Woodhoopoe belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Green Woodhoopoe belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Green Woodhoopoe belongs to the class Aves.
- Green Woodhoopoe belongs to the order Bucerotiformes.
- Green Woodhoopoe belongs to the family Phoeniculidae.
- Green Woodhoopoe belongs to the genus Phoeniculus.