What’s black and white and smells all over? The Hoopoe (Pronounced Who-Poo) is a bird with a sneaky, stinky superpower- its basically a real life Pokemon! John and Tim tell incredible facts about this boldly colored bird while having lots of laughs along the way. Learn about its unique microbiome, evolutionary history, feeding and breeding. Also, find out how the Ancient Egyptians to Medieval monks have both praised and reviled this colorful critter. Special thanks to listener Seb who suggested I finally do an episode on a bird found in Europe! ..Thanks to Rob van Mourick for the cover art for this episode!..Intro music by Ricky Pistone, Outro music by the sidewalk slammers. Check them out on youtube and spotify..Hoopoe Song 1 by Romuald MikusekHoopoe Song 2 by Olivier Swift Hoopoe Song 3 by Karol KustuschAfrican Cuckoo song by Dries Van de LoockHoopoe Song 4 by Carles Guinart Madagascan Hoopoe by Ken Behrens Eastern Screech Owl by Dan LaneHoopoe interaction call by Jesus Carrion Hoopoe Rattle Call by Jarek MatusiakNestling begging call by Romuald Mikusek