0 What bird was missing from Solomon's army?

Then, when they saw Our doom, they said: We believe in Allah only and reject (all) that we used to associate (with Him). But their faith could not avail them when they saw Our doom. ... The disbelievers will be ruined. 40:84

Trivia:

What bird was missing from Solomon's army?


The hoopoe

Solomon ... sought among the birds and said: How is it that I see not the hoopoe, or is he among the absent? I verily will punish him with hard punishment or I verily will slay him, or he verily shall bring me a plain excuse. 27:19

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