Eurasian Hoopoe Taken at Pencaitland on 3rd September 2017 using Nikon D5200 with Sigma 600 mm zoom lens. Eurasian Hoopoe. Species : Order: Family: Local names: Upupa epops. Bucerotiformes. Upupidae. Site Of Nest: Food: Plumage: Feature: Eggs: A hole in a tree or wall, with a narrow entrance. Insects, although small reptiles, frogs and plant matter such as seeds and berries can also be taken. It has a pinkish-brown body, striking black and white wings, a long black downcurved bill, and a long pinkish-brown crest which it raises when excited. The uropygial gland of the incubating and brooding female is quickly modified to produce a foul-smelling liquid, and the glands of nestlings do so as well. These secretions are rubbed into the plumage. The secretion, which smells like rotting meat, is thought to help deter predators, as well as deter parasites and possibly act as an antibacterial agent 12. Round and milky Blue. Voice