Mosaics of Dahshur
Hoopoe Family, 2026
marble mosaic
90 x 60cm
Most female birds have dull plumage so they are camoflaged while they sit for long periods on the nest. The female Hoopoe, indistinguishable in her bold markings and color from...
Most female birds have dull plumage so they are
camoflaged while they sit for long periods on the nest.
The female Hoopoe, indistinguishable in her bold
markings and color from the male, chooses a protected
area, such as a tree hole to incubate her chicks.
Typically the male stays close by and helps with the
nurturing of the young.
camoflaged while they sit for long periods on the nest.
The female Hoopoe, indistinguishable in her bold
markings and color from the male, chooses a protected
area, such as a tree hole to incubate her chicks.
Typically the male stays close by and helps with the
nurturing of the young.