Look: Reader's photo story: A tale of Common Hoopoe, a colourful bird with a distinctive "crown" of feathers

Pictures of a colourful Common Hoopoe roaming in the Creek Park Dubai

Last updated: March 17, 2020 | 16:05

Manuel Almario, Senior News Editor

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Roaming around in the branches of tree

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Looking around for food

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Hope something is there

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Finds earthworm as dinner

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Prepares to toss the food

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Enjoys the food tossing

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Happy after eating

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Having a stroll at the park

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Hears someone's call

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Flies towards another Hoopoe

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