White-headed Woodhoopoe
White-headed Woodhoopoe
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The White-headed Woodhoopoe is a striking and unmistakable bird of central African forests, characterized by its contrasting white head and breast with an otherwise iridescent dark body and a long, decurved red bill. Its tail is long and graduated.
Where to spot
Found in central Africa, including countries like Cameroon, Central African Republic, Gabon, Congo, and Angola. Inhabits humid lowland rainforests.
How to spot
Scan the mid-story and canopy of rainforests for this bird. Its prominent white head and breast against the dark body are unmistakable. Listen for its distinctive loud, cackling calls as groups move through the forest.
When to spot
Resident year-round within its forest habitat. Active during the day, often seen in small, noisy groups.
Where to spot
Found in central Africa, including countries like Cameroon, Central African Republic, Gabon, Congo, and Angola. Inhabits humid lowland rainforests.
How to spot
Scan the mid-story and canopy of rainforests for this bird. Its prominent white head and breast against the dark body are unmistakable. Listen for its distinctive loud, cackling calls as groups move through the forest.
When to spot
Resident year-round within its forest habitat. Active during the day, often seen in small, noisy groups.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
White-headed Woodhoopoes nest in tree cavities, and like other woodhoopoes, they exhibit cooperative breeding, with multiple individuals helping to feed the young, increasing breeding success.
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