Need assistance with lens for Canon 650D

Hey all,

I am not even a newbie, as I have no knowledge whatsoever in photography

or the required equipment, hence I would require your assistance.

I wish to purchase a gift for a relative, who uses Canon 650D and is seeking

a lens that would provide extremely powerful zoom capabilities.

I suppose it should be wide lens, preferably one that can be used to capture

really sharp close-up photos from huge distances, specifically for taking wildlife

close-up photos.

So with that in mind, could the pros around here please recommend a few options

for a $500-1500 budget (US) ?

Thanks in advance.