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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

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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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