Atlas Wheatear
Oenanthe seebohmi
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Least Concern
Wingspan
19.0 cm
Weight
30.0 g
Family
Muscicapidae
Order
Passeriformes
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About
The Atlas Wheatear is a small chat found in rocky hillsides and arid uplands in northwest Africa. Weighing about 30g with a wingspan of 19cm, the male has distinctive black-and-white markings. It is a ground-foraging insectivore that characteristically bobs and flicks its tail while perching on rocks.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 19.0 cm | 7.5 in |
| Weight | 30.0 g | 1.06 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CR.
Clutch Size
4-6
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Muscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers) |
| Genus | Oenanthe |
| Species | Oenanthe seebohmi |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Atlas Wheatear endangered?
The Atlas Wheatear has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Atlas Wheatear nest?
Nest type: CR.
How big is the Atlas Wheatear?
The Atlas Wheatear has a wingspan of 19.0 cm, weight of 30.0 g.
What order and family does the Atlas Wheatear belong to?
The Atlas Wheatear (Oenanthe seebohmi) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Muscicapidae.
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