Northern Wheatear
Oenanthe oenanthe
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<birdfyi-bird slug="oenanthe-oenanthe"></birdfyi-bird>The Northern Wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe) is a bird species in the family Muscicapidae (old world flycatchers), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 19 cm and a weight of 26.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 19.0 cm | 7.5 in |
| Weight | 26.683333333333334 g | 0.94 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP,CV,CR,BU. Incubation: 10-18 days. Fledging: 10-21 days.
Clutch Size
3.5-7
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Muscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers) |
| Genus | Oenanthe |
| Species | Oenanthe oenanthe |
Distribution
Northern Wheatear has been recorded in 7 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Muscicapidae family