Hoopoe
Hoo poo
“And these you shall regard as an abomination among the birds; they
shall not be eaten, they are an abomination”… “the stork, the heron after its
kind, the hoopoe, and the bat.” (Leviticus 11:13,19, NKJV)
The
hoopoe is one of the most peculiar and famous birds living in Palestine. This
bird has a large curved bill and a very beautiful plumage. The hoopoe is about
the size of a thrush. The hoopoe’s back is a rich cinnamon color and its head
is a golden buff crested with gold feathers. The head is banded in white feathers
with black tips that gradually lengthen as the feathers cover the head. The
bird’s wings and tail are black banded with white and buff trim.
The
hoopoe lives in holes and hollow trees. Ornithologists all agree that this is a
very nasty and filthy bird in both its feeding and breeding habits. Apparently
the hoopoe never cleans their nests and they nests become soiled, dirty, and
foul smelling. This could be the reason the hoopoe was included in the list of
abominable birds which could not be eaten by the Hebrews.
I had never heard of this bird before Gregg, your write up about it is as always interesting to read.Especially about their feeding habits glad they're not over here.
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Yvonne.
Great 'H' word, Gregg! The hoopoe is nasty indeed. Coincidentally, I've been reading "The Maker's Diet" which is based on the food rules of Leviticus. Makes sense to not eat a bird who lives in filthy conditions.
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Never heard of a hoopoe before. It looks something like the weird cousin of a woodpecker to me. :)
ReplyDeleteWe just read that Lev. chapter as part of our fam. reading last night. God never ceases to amaze me. Great H post!
ReplyDeleteThis bird is beautiful! Nothing like this in America, that's for sure. God is an awesome Creator!
ReplyDeleteThat is a really beautiful bird. Thank you for introducing it to us! :)
ReplyDeletePretty, but I think I'll limit my intake to chickens and turkeys, plus the odd duck.
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