The hoopoe is one of the most spectacular birds living in Beijing, China's capital. It has a distinctive crest that rises when the bird is alarmed or excited. The hoopoe is a common bird in Beijing, the locals call them "Chougugu," which refers to their smelly nests filled with their chicks' droppings. Besides, the females and young also secrete a stinky odor to ward off predators. An experienced birder can find a hoopoe's nest just by following the smell. The bird likes to forage on the ground,

A Hoopoe bird near the Black Drongo bird’s nest | Lovely Bird Family