About the Capped Wheatear
The capped wheatear is a small insectivorous passerine bird that is widely distributed over southern Africa. It was formerly classed as a member of the thrush family Turdidae, but is now placed in the Old World flycatcher family, Muscicapidae.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Oenanthe pileata |
| Species Codes | capwhe1, CAWH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Capped Wheatear belong to?
The Capped Wheatear (Oenanthe pileata) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Capped Wheatear?
The capped wheatear is a small insectivorous passerine bird that is widely distributed over southern Africa. It was formerly classed as a member of the thrush family Turdidae, but is now placed in the Old World flycatcher family, Muscicapidae....
Where can I report a Capped Wheatear sighting?
You can log sightings of Capped Wheatear on eBird (ebird.org) using species code capwhe1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Old World Flycatchers 353 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
Quick Stats
Spotted a Capped Wheatear?
Log your sighting on eBird or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier!