About the Black Wheatear
The black wheatear is a wheatear, a small passerine bird in the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae. It is found in the Iberian Peninsula and western North Africa.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Oenanthe leucura |
| Species Codes | blawhe1, BLWH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black Wheatear belong to?
The Black Wheatear (Oenanthe leucura) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black Wheatear?
The black wheatear is a wheatear, a small passerine bird in the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae. It is found in the Iberian Peninsula and western North Africa....
Where can I report a Black Wheatear sighting?
You can log sightings of Black Wheatear on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blawhe1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
353
Species in Family
2,608
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