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Green Woodhoopoe

Phoeniculus purpureus

Upupiformes - Phoeniculidae - Woodhoopoes

Wild diet: Mostly arthropods, including adult & laval moths, insect and spider eggs, beetle larvae, occasionally centipedes, millipedes, spiders and vertebrates (small izards), and small fruits.

Feeding strategy: Forages on tree trunks and branches. Probes into holes and crevices in bark.

Wild weight ranges: 54 - 99g

Captive data information

Examples of diets in use

Please note these diets are examples of diets in use by individuals and institutions for your information. This information may not have been scientifically proven, but is compiled here to give individuals an informed view from other people's knowledge and experiences.

Diet from Gary Bralsford

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Diet established 2006
Have these birds bred successfully on this diet Yes

Any Nutritional related health issues experienced whilst using this diet
None


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