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created by DiegoDGD on 30/01/2025 at 21:30 UTC
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Comment by DiegoDGD at 30/01/2025 at 21:31 UTC
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La abubilla (Upupa epops) es una especie de ave de la familia Upupidae que habita en diversas regiones de Europa, África y Asia.
Se alimenta principalmente de larvas y pupas de insectos, que captura con su largo y curvado pico. Presenta una llamativa cresta en la cabeza, que suele desplegar cuando está agitada o durante el cortejo. Su característico canto ha dado lugar a su nombre latín (Upupa).
Podemos observar esta especie en la mayor parte de la Península Ibérica, aunque es muy escasa en la cornisa cantábrica.
El pasado mes de noviembre, observé a esta abubilla en el parque del Alamillo, Sevilla.
Comment by Kylezar at 30/01/2025 at 21:44 UTC
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We call it a "HooPoo" in south Africa
Comment by Equivalent_Debt_3439 at 31/01/2025 at 01:11 UTC
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I just saw this little fellow a few days ago in Malaga and was so surprised to see such a beautiful bird in the middle of the city!
Comment by telepattya at 31/01/2025 at 06:45 UTC
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Qué bonito 😍
Comment by mindframe_RDDT at 31/01/2025 at 13:41 UTC
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Ooooh me encantan las abubillas!! Mi pájaro favorito :) 😍
Comment by squaringonecircle at 31/01/2025 at 14:20 UTC
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La calidad de esta imagen es espectacular.
Comment by 2Spit at 01/02/2025 at 20:13 UTC
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En algunos sitios de Murcia se le llama "palputa"
Comment by Zharaqumi at 02/02/2025 at 21:49 UTC
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Stunning photos and a very handsome sitter. By the way, in Ancient Egypt this bird was considered sacred. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurasian%5C_hoopoe[1][2]