Booted Warbler (Hippolais caligata). A scarce migrant, usually in autumn, and 
an irregular winter visitor. Most birds appear to belong to the subspecies 
rama. Confusion with H. pallida is less likely in Kuwait than further south in 
Arabia, because of less likelihood of habitat overlap. 
Upcher's Warbler (Hippolais languida). A regular late spring migrant to 
favoured acacia habitat. Occurs in the same habitat as H. pallida with both 
species singing in the same area. 
Olive-tree Warbler (Hippolais olivetorum). Easily overlooked and under 
recorded due to skulking habits. Should be looked for amongst large falls of 
warblers. Most recent record is from May 1994, but older Ahmadi Natural 
History Society records lack complete descriptions. Listed as accidental 
(Cramp 1992). Past records from the Ahmadi Natural History Society transac- 
tions of H languida, H. pallida and H. olivetorum do not correlate well with pre- 
sent trends. 
Icterine Warbler (Hippolais icterina). A regular spring passage migrant and 
definitely more common than accidental as listed (Cramp 1992). Most birds 
observed lack lemon yellow underparts, even in spring (apart from a pale yel- 
low suffusion observable at close range). Subsong heard from some birds on 
migration in Kuwait. 
Melodious Warbler (Hippolais polygotta). One exceptional record from August 
1984. What was assumed to be this individual was later found shot. 
Subalpine Warbler (Sylvia cantillans). Old Ahmadi Natural History Society 
records lacking a complete description may need to be revised. Listed as acci- 
dental (Cramp 1992). 
Menetries' Warbler (Sylvia mystacea). A regular and widespread passage 
migrant in small numbers, with wintering individuals particularly obvious in 
1992/3 in scattered locations throughout the country. Listed as accidental 
(Cramp 1992). In four years of observation only one adult male Menetries' 
Warbler was recorded, in May 1985, 
Sardinian Warbler (Sylvia melanocephala). Old records lacking a complete 
description need to be revised. Listed as accidental (Cramp 1992). Race 
momus with upperparts similar to S. rueppelli could lead to confusion in identi- 
fication. 
Cyprus Warbler (Sylvia melano thorax) . A possible contender for the Kuwaiti 
list. Past taxonomic status and lumping with S. melanocephala may obscure 
records of melanothorax in the Ahmadi Natural History Society transactions. 
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