Socotra Warbler
Incana incana
The Socotra Warbler (Incana incana) is a legendary cisticola found only in Yemen, weighing about 10 g. The Socotra warbler is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae.
About the Socotra Warbler
The Socotra warbler is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae. It is monotypic within the genus Incana. It is endemic to Socotra. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, October, November, December, with peak activity in February. It is a winter visitor species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Socotra Warbler look like?
- The Socotra warbler is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae.
- How big is a Socotra Warbler?
- The Socotra Warbler is a tiny sized bird weighing about 10 g.
- Where can you see a Socotra Warbler?
- The Socotra Warbler is endemic to Yemen, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Socotra Warbler?
- The Socotra Warbler is most easily confused with the Dambo Cisticola, the Bamenda Apalis and the White-tailed Cisticola.
- Is the Socotra Warbler endangered?
- The Socotra Warbler is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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