About the Atlas Wheatear
The Atlas wheatear, also known as the black-throated wheatear or Seebohm's wheatear, is a small passerine bird which breeds in the Maghreb region of North Africa and winters in the western Sahel. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the northern wheatear as O. o. seebohmi, but was reclassified as a distinct species by the IOC in 2021.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Oenanthe seebohmi |
| Species Codes | norwhe3, ATWH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Atlas Wheatear belong to?
The Atlas Wheatear (Oenanthe seebohmi) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Atlas Wheatear?
The Atlas wheatear, also known as the black-throated wheatear or Seebohm's wheatear, is a small passerine bird which breeds in the Maghreb region of North Africa and winters in the western Sahel. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the northern wheatear as O. o. seebohmi, but was reclassified...
Where can I report a Atlas Wheatear sighting?
You can log sightings of Atlas Wheatear on eBird (ebird.org) using species code norwhe3, or on iNaturalist.
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