About the Desert Wheatear
The desert wheatear is a wheatear, 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 a migratory insectivorous species, 14.5 to 15 cm in length. Both western and eastern forms of the desert wheatear are rare vagrants to western Europe. The western desert wheatear breeds in the Sahara and the northern Arabian Peninsula. The eastern race is found in the semi-deserts of Central Asia and in winter in Pakistan and northeast Africa.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Oenanthe deserti |
| Species Codes | deswhe1, DEWH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Desert Wheatear belong to?
The Desert Wheatear (Oenanthe deserti) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Desert Wheatear?
The desert wheatear is a wheatear, 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 a migratory insectivorous species, 14.5 to 15 cm in length. Both western and eastern...
Where can I report a Desert Wheatear sighting?
You can log sightings of Desert Wheatear on eBird (ebird.org) using species code deswhe1, or on iNaturalist.