Wood Hoopoes and Scimitarbills
Violet Wood Hoopoe
Phoeniculus damarensis
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Wood Hoopoes and Scimitarbills (Phoeniculidae)
- Order
- Bucerotiformes
Overview
The violet wood hoopoe (Phoeniculus damarensis) is a species of bird in the family Phoeniculidae. It is found in Angola, Kenya, Namibia, and Tanzania. It looks similar to the black-billed wood hoopoe but with a red beak and a green throat. It has coppery and violet mantle feathers.
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Range and habitat
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Violet wood hoopoe
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
