The Hoopoe: Israel's National Bird
How the hoopoe was chosen as a national bird, what it looks like and what it eats.
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1. How did the hoopoe become Israel's national bird?
2. What happens when the hoopoe is afraid?
3. What does the hoopoe eat?
4. Where does the English name "hoopoe" come from?
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