Grey Hypocolius
Hypocolius ampelinus
Fulay, Gujarat, India - January 20 2016
Immature male of Grey Hypocolius perched.
Hypocolius is a taxonomically unique species and the only member of its family. This male was one of maybe 20 birds foraging on Salvadora persica (Toothbrush Tree).
The species has a very small wintering range in western India.
Hypocolius is a taxonomically unique species and the only member of its family. This male was one of maybe 20 birds foraging on Salvadora persica (Toothbrush Tree).
The species has a very small wintering range in western India.