Genus
Phoeniculus
4 species
The list of species of Phoeniculus genus
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The list of species of Phoeniculus genus
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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.
The black-billed wood hoopoe (Phoeniculus somaliensis ) is a species of bird in the family Phoeniculidae. It is native to eastern Africa where it is found in wooded and scrubby areas.
The violet wood hoopoe (Phoeniculus damarensis ) is a species of bird in the family Phoeniculidae. It is found in Angola, Kenya, Namibia, and Tanzania. It looks similar to the black-billed wood hoopoe but with a red beak and a green throat.
The white-headed wood hoopoe (Phoeniculus bollei ) is a species of bird in the family Phoeniculidae.
