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Hooded Wheatear
Oenanthe monacha
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Least Concern
Wingspan
20.4 cm
Weight
21.166666666666668 g
Family
Muscicapidae
Order
Passeriformes
The Hooded Wheatear (Oenanthe monacha) is a bird species in the family Muscicapidae (old world flycatchers), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 20.4 cm and a weight of 21.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 20.4 cm | 8.0 in |
| Weight | 21.166666666666668 g | 0.75 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CR. Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 14-15 days.
Clutch Size
3-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Muscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers) |
| Genus | Oenanthe |
| Species | Oenanthe monacha |
Distribution
Hooded Wheatear has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Hooded Wheatear endangered?
The Hooded Wheatear has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Hooded Wheatear nest?
Nest type: CR. Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 14-15 days.
How big is the Hooded Wheatear?
The Hooded Wheatear has a wingspan of 20.4 cm, weight of 21.166666666666668 g.
What order and family does the Hooded Wheatear belong to?
The Hooded Wheatear (Oenanthe monacha) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Muscicapidae.
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