Saint Helena Hoopoe Colouring Page

Saint Helena Hoopoe (Upupa antaios). Country of origin: Saint Helena, a United Kingdom overseas territory in the South Atlantic. Extinction: It disappeared after human arrival, probably in the 1500s or 1600s; no precise extinction year is known. Cause: Introduced predators and loss of native vegetation likely caused its disappearance. Special characteristics: This large hoopoe had a long curved bill, sturdy legs and reduced wings. Its fan-shaped crest and plumage are reconstructed using living relatives. How to Colour: Try buff-orange plumage with black-and-white wing accents inspired by living hoopoes. Its exact colours are unknown; follow the crest feathers individually and colour carefully along the curved bill.

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