Hypocolius
Hypocolius ampelinus
- Least concern
- Card rarity: Common
- Birds
The grey hypocolius or simply hypocolius is a small passerine bird species. It is the sole member of the genus Hypocolius and it 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 fruit but also some insects, migrating south in winter. During migration they are often found feeding on the fruit of Salvadora persica.
Classification
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Hypocoliidae
- Genus
- Hypocolius