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UC IUCN · LC · Least Concern Passeriformes Muscicapidae

Northern Wheatear

Oenanthe oenanthe

Northern Wheatear · BirdGacha

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length
14.5–16 cm
Body Mass
25.4 g
Wingspan
28 cm
Diet
Invertebrates
Migration
Migratory

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 107

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 107).

DEF 69

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 69).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

Sonothèque ADVL · Sources & credits

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Palearctic: widespread & also Northern North America Habitat: Grassland & Savanna
3 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Oenanthe oenanthe leucorhoa

    ne Canada, Greenland and Iceland

  • Oenanthe oenanthe oenanthe

    n, c Europe through n Asia to e Siberia and nw North America

  • Oenanthe oenanthe libanotica

    s Europe through the Middle East and sw Asia to Mongolia and nw China

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Oenanthe oenanthe

Which family does it belong to?

Chats, Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae)

Where is it found?

Palearctic: widespread & also Northern North America

Sources & credits

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