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Exotic hen which emits scent of rotting meat might transfer to Britain

hen that emits a scent of rotting meat might be on its solution to Britain because of local weather change.

But the hoopoe’s vile aroma is already right here – obtainable to smell at an exhibition in London.

Native to Africa and southern Europe, the hen has dramatic pink feathers on its head and has putting black and white wings.

However, its distinctive look is overshadowed by a foul-smelling liquid secreted from the hen’s tail glands – stated to be paying homage to the again of a bin lorry. 

The hoopoe bird's vile scent of rotting meat comes from a liquid that is secreted from its tail glands

The hoopoe hen’s vile scent of rotting meat comes from a liquid that’s secreted from its tail glands

Native to Africa and southern Europe, the bird has dramatic pink feathers on its head and has striking black and white wings

Native to Africa and southern Europe, the hen has dramatic pink feathers on its head and has putting black and white wings

Due to global warming, scientists believe the hoopoe may set up home on British shores, with scores of sightings being reported every year

Due to world warming, scientists consider the hoopoe could arrange residence on British shores, with scores of sightings being reported yearly

Due to world warming, scientists consider the hoopoe could arrange residence on British shores, with scores of sightings being reported yearly.

Until then its bitter scent, used to discourage predators, could be discovered on the Natural History Museum present Birds: Brilliant & Bizarre.

Curator Joanne Cooper stated her workforce had labored with an organization to create an artificial oil resembling the odour ‘very carefully’.

The exhibition opens on May 24.