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but somewhat rounded, and the tail is long and nearly even; the tarsus 
is short and scutellated, both in front and at the back. 
There are only three species in this genus, which are confined to the 
southern half of the Palearctic Region, and to the Ethiopian and Oriental 
Regions. 
The Hoopoes principally frequent open country, and are remarkable 
for the singularity of their voice. They fly in a desultory manner, and 
feed on insects and worms. They breed in hollow trees and holes in walls, 
making a very simple nest, and laying eggs greenish blue in colour and 
very rough in texture. 
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