হুদহুদ/ সোলায়মানি পাখি Hoopoes are colourful birds found across Africa, Asia, and Europe, notable for their distinctive "crown" of feathers. Three living and one extinct species are recognized. The Eurasian hoopoe ( Upupa epops ) is the most widespread species of the genus Upupa . It is a distinctive cinnamon coloured bird with black and white wings, a tall erectile crest, a broad white band across a black tail, and a long narrow downcurved bill.                     Photo by: Muhammad Rokonuzzaman Rokon  The diet of the hoopoe is mostly composed of insects, although small reptiles, frogs and plant matter such as seeds and berries are sometimes taken as well. It is a solitary forager which typically feeds on the ground.                        Photo by: Muhammad Rokonuzzaman Rokon - Muhammad Rokonuzzaman Rokon Department of Zoology  University of Dhaka  ResearchGate