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Somali Wheatear
Oenanthe phillipsi
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Least Concern
Wingspan
16.3 cm
Weight
19.6 g
Family
Muscicapidae
Order
Passeriformes
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 16.3 cm | 6.4 in |
| Weight | 19.6 g | 0.69 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
3-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Muscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers) |
| Genus | Oenanthe |
| Species | Oenanthe phillipsi |
Distribution
Somali Wheatear has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Somali Wheatear endangered?
The Somali Wheatear has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Somali Wheatear?
The Somali Wheatear has a wingspan of 16.3 cm, weight of 19.6 g.
What order and family does the Somali Wheatear belong to?
The Somali Wheatear (Oenanthe phillipsi) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Muscicapidae.
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