Bornean Shortwing vs Atlas Wheatear
Brachypteryx erythrogyna compared with Oenanthe seebohmi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bornean Shortwing | Atlas Wheatear |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Brachypteryx erythrogyna | Oenanthe seebohmi |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Muscicapidae | Muscicapidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 12.9 cm (5.1 in) | 19.0 cm (7.5 in) |
| Weight | 17.7 g (0.62 oz) | 30.0 g (1.06 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 4-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bornean Shortwing
Least Concern
Atlas Wheatear
About These Birds
Atlas Wheatear
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.