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Basalt Wheatear
Oenanthe warriae
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Not Evaluated
Family
Muscicapidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The Basalt Wheatear is a wheatear of the family Muscicapidae recently described from the basalt desert regions of the Middle East. It inhabits open rocky terrain with sparse vegetation and perches prominently on stones and boulders. It catches insects by dropping to the ground from a perch in typical wheatear fashion.
Habitat & Range
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV,HC. Incubation: 13-14 days. Fledging: 14-16 days.
Clutch Size
1-6
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Muscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers) |
| Genus | Oenanthe |
| Species | Oenanthe warriae |
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Basalt Wheatear nest?
Nest type: CV,HC. Incubation: 13-14 days. Fledging: 14-16 days.
What order and family does the Basalt Wheatear belong to?
The Basalt Wheatear (Oenanthe warriae) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Muscicapidae.
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