The
grey hypocolius or simply
hypocolius (
Hypocolius ampelinus) 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 fruits, migrating south in winter.