Hypocolius (Hypocolius ampelinus)

Other Names (World)
Hypocolius, Grey Hypocolius, Gray Hypocolius

Family
Hypocoliidae (Hypocolius)

Size
19 - 21 cm

First Described (Guide)
Bonaparte, 1850

Habitat
Subtropical and tropical lowland dry shrubland, dry savanna. Also, subtropical and tropical lowland dry grassland, dry forest, plantations. From sea-level - 1,100 m.

Range (Guide)

Afghanistan (B), Bahrain (NB) (P), India, Iran [Islamic Republic of] (B), Iraq (B), Kuwait, Pakistan, Qatar (NB) (P), Saudi Arabia (NB), Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Yemen (P).

Vagrant to Egypt, Israel, Oman, Turkey.

Breeds eastern Iraq, south-western and southern Iran, southern Turkmenistan and western Afghanistan; non-breeding mainly southern Iran, southern Pakistan, western and central Saudi Arabia and coastal districts of western Gulf States.

Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.

Population
Estimated population is unknown (2010).

Status LC
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Food
Mainly fruits and berries, including mulberries, figs and dates. Some insects.

Voice
A series of squealing descending notes or 'kleeeu' whistles. Also, scolding chirps.

Xeno-Canto Sound Files (more (40)...)

Grey Hypocolius (Hypocolius ampelinus) [XC534384]
by Phil Gregory from Judah, Al Ahsa, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia (call)

Grey Hypocolius (Hypocolius ampelinus) [XC223681]
by Omar Alshaheen from Lulu Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (call)

Nest
Cup-shaped and deep lined with hair and fluff, often placed on the leaves of a date palm about 1 - 2 m above the ground.

Eggs (Guide)
Clutch Size: 4
Color: white with blotches
Incubation: 14 - 15 days

Subspecies
No subspecies.

References
See References.

Files:

JPG files for Hypocolius (Hypocolius ampelinus) - 10 files

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