Hypocolius (Hypocolius ampelinus)

I photographed this migratory bird in the Greater Rann of Kutch.

Canon 1D mark IV, Canon 100-400mm L IS USM, 1/1000, f7.1, ISO 640 (forgot to lower it), hand held, full frame

Some information about this species from Wikipedia -

The Grey Hypocolius or simply Hypocolius (Hypocolius ampelinus) is a small passerine bird species. They fly in flocks and forage mainly on fruits, migrating south in winter. The Grey Hypocolius is a slim bird with a long tail, slight crest and thick, short hook-tipped bill. Its shape and soft, satiny plumage resembles that of the waxwing. Birds are mainly a uniform grey or brownish-grey colour, with males having a black triangular mask around the eyes. They have white-tipped black primary wing feathers and a black terminal band on the tail. Adults are about 19–21 cm in length.

Comments and critiques welcome..

This is a rare passerine. The eye contact is nice. The habitat has come out well. I hope to record the call of this bird.

Lovely capture of the rare bird Mrudul. The habitat makes it even more interesting and by the way congrats on the Mark IV.

regards
Rajan

Nice sighting and eye contact. The features of Male are clear. Thanks for sharing.SaktiWild

Nice bird Mrudul. I am seeing this bird for the first time. Looks like chocolate :). I feel the focus seems to have locked on the leaves in front of the bird. Thanks for sharing.

Nice record of this winter visitor Mrudul. wish you had got it closer.
TFS
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