About the St. Helena Hoopoe
The Saint Helena hoopoe, also known as the Saint Helena giant hoopoe or giant hoopoe, is an extinct species of hoopoe known exclusively from an incomplete subfossil skeleton. Once endemic to the island of Saint Helena, it was last seen around 1550, likely driven to extinction by various aspects of human activity.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Bucerotiformes |
| Family | Hoopoes (Upupidae) |
| Species | Upupa antaios |
| Species Codes | sthhoo1, SHHO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the St. Helena Hoopoe belong to?
The St. Helena Hoopoe (Upupa antaios) belongs to the Hoopoes family (Upupidae), in the order Bucerotiformes.
How can I identify the St. Helena Hoopoe?
The Saint Helena hoopoe, also known as the Saint Helena giant hoopoe or giant hoopoe, is an extinct species of hoopoe known exclusively from an incomplete subfossil skeleton. Once endemic to the island of Saint Helena, it was last seen around 1550, likely driven to extinction by various aspects of h...
Where can I report a St. Helena Hoopoe sighting?
You can log sightings of St. Helena Hoopoe on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sthhoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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