Woodpecker in Afghanistan

[kabulkemist]

Can anyone identify this woodpecker I saw in Kabul, Afghanistan last week?

[MichaelF]

Hoopoe Upupa epops. Nice one to see!

PS Welcome to the forum!

[kabulkemist]

Thanks! I guess it's not a woodpecker.

[MichaelF]

Yep, Hoopoe is in a family all of its own. It does look rather woodpecker-like, though, so a reasonable guess to make.