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May 18, 2017

The national bird of Israel...

Photo:China Stringer Network / EPA
A hovering Eurasian Hoopoe (Upupa epops) is seen above feeding its chick in a park in Beijing, China.   The Hoopoe is widespread in Europe, Asia, North Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa.   It was chosen as the national bird of Israel in 2008 in conjunction with the country's 60th anniversary.
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