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Desert Wheatear

Oenanthe deserti

Least Concern
Wingspan
18.6 cm
Weight
21.666666666666668 g
Family
Muscicapidae
Order
Passeriformes

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 18.6 cm 7.3 in
Weight 21.666666666666668 g 0.76 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: BU,CV. Incubation: 13-14 days. Fledging: 15-18 days.

Clutch Size

3-6

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Muscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers)
Genus Oenanthe
Species Oenanthe deserti

Distribution

Desert Wheatear has been recorded in 4 countries.

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External Databases

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Desert Wheatear endangered?
The Desert Wheatear has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Desert Wheatear nest?
Nest type: BU,CV. Incubation: 13-14 days. Fledging: 15-18 days.
How big is the Desert Wheatear?
The Desert Wheatear has a wingspan of 18.6 cm, weight of 21.666666666666668 g.
What order and family does the Desert Wheatear belong to?
The Desert Wheatear (Oenanthe deserti) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Muscicapidae.

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