35. Hoopoe (ಚಂದ್ರಮುಕುಟ - Chandramukuta)

Hoopoe - ಚಂದ್ರಮುಕುಟ - Chandramukuta

The Hoopoe (Upupa epops) (Kannada Name -  ಚಂದ್ರಮುಕುಟ - Chandramukuta) is a colourful bird that is found across Afro-Eurasia, notable for its distinctive 'crown' of feathers. Wiki

Hoopoe - ಚಂದ್ರಮುಕುಟ - Chandramukuta

Types of Hoopoe species found in Mysuru:

Hoopoes have black, white and orangey-pink colouring with a large erectile crest on their head. There are 2 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in India and in Karnataka. I have found 1 in Mysuru

• Hoopoe