Socotra Warbler
NameSocotra Warbler
Common NameSocotra Warbler
Scientific NameIncana incana
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)15.5
Length (cm)12
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are greyish-brown, often with a rufous tinge on the crown and rump. Underparts are whitish to pale grey, sometimes with a buff wash on the flanks. It has a pale supercilium and a dark eye-stripe. The bill is slender and dark, and legs are pinkish-brown.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of rapid, high-pitched notes, often described as a chattering or trilling song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, desert, mountain
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Socotra, Yemen.
Identifying FeaturesEndemic to Socotra, Small size, Plain grey-brown plumage, Pale supercilium, Relatively long tail, Upright posture
Description
This small, rather plain warbler is endemic to the island of Socotra. It typically exhibits an upright posture and has a relatively long tail, foraging actively for insects in dense scrub.
