Where to see
Where to see the Violet Wood Hoopoe in South Africa
The violet wood hoopoe (Phoeniculus damarensis) is a species of bird in the Phoeniculidae family.
Phoeniculus damarensis · Least Concern
Planning a trip
When and where to find the Violet Wood Hoopoe
Best hours of the day
- The first hours after sunrise, and late afternoon. Birds call and feed most in the cool.
- Midday. Quieter, especially in summer heat.
IUCN Red List
Least Concern
Species
Phoeniculus damarensis
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Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Violet Wood Hoopoe on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
When is the best time to see the Violet Wood Hoopoe?
Sightings of the Violet Wood Hoopoe peak from Sep to Nov, based on 70 iNaturalist records. You may still see it outside those months, sightings are just less frequent.
What is the conservation status of the Violet Wood Hoopoe?
The Violet Wood Hoopoe (Phoeniculus damarensis) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Violet Wood Hoopoe?
The violet wood hoopoe (Phoeniculus damarensis) is a species of bird in the Phoeniculidae family. It is found in Angola, Kenya, Namibia, and Tanzania.
Stays that give back
Where to stay for a chance to see the Violet Wood Hoopoe
Every stay on the Violet Wood Hoopoe page lists the species its host has recorded on or near the property. A record is a sighting, never a promise.
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