Caring mother

A hoopoe mother, distinguished by her striking orange crest and black-and-white wings, is captured mid-action as she feeds her chick nestled in a tree crevice. Her wings are fanned out for balance as she clings to the rough, mottled bark. The chick, partially visible, reaches up to receive the food. The blurred green background emphasizes the intimate moment, highlighting the bird’s vivid plumage and maternal behavior. This image, taken by Tímea Ambrus, showcases a tender scene of avian parenting in a natural woodland setting.