Ceylon Hoopoe

GPTKB entity

Statements (62)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Upupa_epops_ceylonensis
gptkbp:adaptation camouflage in foliage
gptkbp:behavior solitary or in pairs
often seen alone
gptkbp:breeding_season March to June
gptkbp:calls_for trumpet-like sound
gptkbp:class gptkb:Zord
gptkbp:color brown
black and white
long and curved
striped head and wings
gptkbp:conservation_efforts protected areas
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of good luck
gptkbp:diet insects
gptkbp:distribution South Asia
gptkbp:egg_color gptkb:white
3-7
gptkbp:eye_color dark brown
gptkbp:family gptkb:Upupidae
gptkbp:fledging_period 30-35 days
gptkbp:foraging_behavior diurnal
ground forager
searches for food by probing
gptkbp:genus Upupa
gptkbp:habitat tropical and subtropical regions
open grasslands
wooded areas
open forests
Sri Lanka and southern India
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ceylon Hoopoe
gptkbp:incubation_period 16-18 days
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:length 25-30 cm
gptkbp:local_names Hoope, Hup
gptkbp:mating_system displays and calls
gptkbp:migration non-migratory
resident species
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Sri_Lanka
gptkbp:nesting tree cavities
cavity nester
high in suitable habitats
plant fibers and feathers
gptkbp:order gptkb:Coraciiformes
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Skrull
gptkbp:population_trend gptkb:Professional_Wrestler
gptkbp:predators birds of prey
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:African_Hoopoe
gptkb:Eurasian_Hoopoe
gptkbp:reproduction monogamous
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Upupa_epops
gptkbp:social_structure territorial
gptkbp:soundtrack melodic and varied
gptkbp:species gptkb:Upupa_epops
gptkbp:tail_type gptkb:black
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defends nesting area
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization distinctive calls
gptkbp:weight 70-100 g
gptkbp:wingspan 40-50 cm