Hoopu birds?

[KingTutsWWH]

Where do hoopu (spelling?) birds live? I think I may have seen one in my garden - I live in Malaga. Is this possible, is it wishful thinking (I love them) or has it just escaped from a bird sanctuary?

[webbo3]

no,it will be wild they are common in europe and northern africa and certain areas of england,my parents live in central france and see loads.
heres a link for some info.

http://www.garden-birds.co.uk/birds/hoopoe.htm

[heathfield]

There's another link showing the European distribution of the Hoopoe here

[KingTutsWWH]

Thanks, you've made my day. I'll be keeping my eyes peeled.