Socotra Warbler (Incana incana)

Other Scientific Names
Cisticola incanus [Sibley and Monroe (1990, 1993)]

Other Names (World)
Socotra Warbler, Socotra Grass-warbler

Family
Cisticolidae (Cisticolas And Allies)

Size
10 cm

First Described (Guide)
Sclater & Hartlaub, 1881

Habitat
Subtropical and tropical lowland dry grassland and shrubland, high altitude shrubland. From sea-level - 1,400 m.

Range (Guide)

Yemen (B).

Socotra I.

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

Population
Estimated population is 5,000 (2010).

Status LC
Habitat loss, degradation and fragmentation, through intense grazing and by the cutting of wood for timber and fuel, are the main threats.

For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Voice
Xeno-Canto Sound Files

Socotra Warbler (Incana incana) [XC163713]
by Mike Evans from Aynhaft NP near Hadibo, Yemen (call)

Socotra Warbler (Incana incana) [XC547242]
by id from Wadi Mahaarf, Socotra, Hadhramaut Governorate, Yemen (alarm call, call, rustling)

Subspecies
No subspecies.

Affinity uncertain. Structurally similar to Cisticola, but has remarkably long bill and a reddish eyering, and behaviourally resembles Camaroptera or a Prinia.

References
See References.

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