Violet Woodhoopoe

Phoeniculus damarensis

Least Concern

The Violet Woodhoopoe is a tree-foraging bird of dry woodlands of southwestern Africa. It probes bark, crevices, and dead wood with its curved bill for insects and larvae, often moving through woodland in noisy groups or pairs. It is currently assessed as Least Concern, though healthy habitat and secure nesting or foraging sites still matter locally.

Family
Phoeniculidae
Range
Violet Woodhoopoe Range — Dry woodlands of southwestern Africa
Population
≈ Unknown
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