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Northern Wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe)

Northern Wheatear

Oenanthe oenanthe

About the Northern Wheatear

The northern wheatear or wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe) is a small passerine bird that was formerly classed as a member of the thrush family Turdidae, but is now more generally considered to be an Old World flycatcher, Muscicapidae. It is the most widespread member of the wheatear genus Oenanthe in Europe and Asia.

Key Facts

  • Well-known species with 52,847 recorded observations.

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Northern Wheatear?

The scientific name of the Northern Wheatear is Oenanthe oenanthe.

How many Northern Wheatear sightings have been recorded?

52,847 observations of the Northern Wheatear have been recorded on iNaturalist.

52,847 observations on iNaturalist
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