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The Eurasian Hoopoe, with its remarkable “crown” of black-tipped feathers, became Israel’s national bird in 2008 in honor of the 60th anniversary of the state. Some 155,000 citizens – from kindergartners to diplomats – participated in the selection process. Known as the “duchifat” in Hebrew, the hoopoe is mentioned in the Bible as being a non-kosher bird.

For background, please see:

• Facts about the Eurasian Hoopoe
• Selecting the national bird of Israel

In this video for the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel (SPNI), Prof. Yossi Leshem tells the story behind the campaign to elect Israel’s national bird.

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