The Eurasian hoopoe is a distinctive bird known for its striking appearance, featuring a long, curved bill and a crown of feathers that can be raised or lowered. It has a warm brown body with black and white wing patterns, making it easily recognizable. This bird is commonly found across Europe, Asia, and North Africa, often inhabiting open landscapes, gardens, and woodlands. Eurasian hoopoes are known for their unique feeding habits, primarily consuming insects, larvae, and small invertebrates. They use their long bills to probe the ground for food. During the breeding season, they create nests in tree cavities or old buildings, where the female lays a clutch of eggs.