Grey-Hypocolius male
A blast from the past, I have re-edited some of my photos taken several years ago during my years spent in the Arabian Gulf.
A very elusive and difficult bird to not only photograph.
The Grey Hypocolius (Hypocolius ampelinus) is a small passerine bird species. It is the sole member of the genus
Hypocoliusand is placed in a family of its own, the Hypocoliidae.
This slender and long-tailed bird is found in the dry semi-desert region of northern Africa, Arabia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and western India. They fly in flocks and forage mainly on fruits, migrating south in winter
The Grey Hypocolius is a shy and unobtrusive, even cryptic, bird which will fly to thick cover when disturbed, where it will remain motionless until the perceived danger has passed. Its flight is strong and direct (without undulations It will form flocks, especially in winter, and roost communally.
Grey-Hypocolius male
A blast from the past, I have re-edited some of my photos taken several years ago during my years spent in the Arabian Gulf.
A very elusive and difficult bird to not only photograph.
The Grey Hypocolius (Hypocolius ampelinus) is a small passerine bird species. It is the sole member of the genus
Hypocoliusand is placed in a family of its own, the Hypocoliidae.
This slender and long-tailed bird is found in the dry semi-desert region of northern Africa, Arabia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and western India. They fly in flocks and forage mainly on fruits, migrating south in winter
The Grey Hypocolius is a shy and unobtrusive, even cryptic, bird which will fly to thick cover when disturbed, where it will remain motionless until the perceived danger has passed. Its flight is strong and direct (without undulations It will form flocks, especially in winter, and roost communally.