It may not be kosher, but the Hoopoe was chosen Thursday as Israel's national bird. The Hoopoe, or "Duchifat" in Hebrew, is listed in the Old Testament as unclean and forbidden food for Jews.

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - It may not be kosher, but the Hoopoe was chosen on Thursday as Israel's national bird. The Hoopoe, or "Duchifat" in Hebrew, is listed in the Old Testament as unclean and ...

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BirdLife’s Italian Partner LIPU (Lega Italiana Protezione Uccelli) celebrates 60 years of conservation work, and we are celebrating with them. We are looking back at our favourite emblematic Hoopoe ...