In preparation for birth, some expectant human parents will build IKEA cribs or down prenatal vitamins. Female hoopoes douse their eggs in a pungent postcoital goo. Shortly after laying their eggs, ...

I was lucky to spot this Eurasian hoopoe right as it was preparing its nest. With its striking crown and vibrant feathers, it worked tirelessly on the tree trunk, completely absorbed in the task at ...

There just aren’t enough palm tree homes to go around. Invasive ring-necked parakeets have prompted a rapid decline in Israel’s native hoopoe population, probably because of their aggressive takeover ...