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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:species
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Upupidae
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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brown with white spots
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gptkbp:behavior
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solitary or in pairs
often seen alone
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gptkbp:breeding_season
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spring to summer
monogamous pairs
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gptkbp:category
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described by Linnaeus
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gptkbp:class
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gptkb:Zord
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gptkbp:climate
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tolerates dry conditions
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gptkbp:clutch_size
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3–7 eggs
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gptkbp:color
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yellowish
brown and black plumage
long and curved
striped head and crest
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gptkbp:common_name
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gptkb:African_Hoopoe
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gptkbp:conservation_status
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gptkb:Least_Concern
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gptkbp:cultural_references
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featured in folklore
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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national bird of some regions
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gptkbp:diet
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insects
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gptkbp:distribution
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gptkb:Africa
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gptkbp:egg_color
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gptkb:white
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gptkbp:eye_color
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dark brown
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gptkbp:family
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gptkb:Upupidae
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gptkbp:first_flight
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flapping flight
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gptkbp:fledging_period
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25–30 days
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gptkbp:foraging_behavior
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insects and larvae
ground forager
digging in soil
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gptkbp:genus
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Upupa
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gptkbp:habitat
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open woodlands
savannas and grasslands
open areas with sparse trees
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Upupa africana
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gptkbp:incubation_period
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about 15 days
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gptkbp:interacts_with
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generally tolerant of humans
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gptkbp:kingdom
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gptkb:mythological_figure
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gptkbp:length
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25–32 cm
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gptkbp:lifespan
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up to 10 years
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gptkbp:mating_system
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monogamous
aerial displays
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gptkbp:migration
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non-migratory
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gptkbp:nesting
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cavity nesting
made of twigs and grass
ground or tree cavities
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gptkbp:order
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gptkb:Coraciiformes
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gptkbp:phylum
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gptkb:Skrull
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gptkbp:predators
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birds of prey
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gptkbp:related_species
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gptkb:Upupa_epops
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gptkbp:research_interest
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avian biology
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gptkbp:social_structure
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territorial during breeding season
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gptkbp:subspecies
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none recognized
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gptkbp:tail_type
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brown with white edges
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gptkbp:territorial_behavior
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defends nesting area
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gptkbp:territory
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loud and distinctive
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gptkbp:threats
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habitat loss
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gptkbp:type_of_care
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both parents feed young
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gptkbp:vocalization
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trumpet-like calls
varied calls and sounds
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gptkbp:weight
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70–100 g
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gptkbp:wildlife
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low due to camouflage
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gptkbp:wingspan
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44–48 cm
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gptkbp:young
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fledglings
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