About the Finsch's Wheatear
Finsch's wheatear is a wheatear, a small insectivorous passerine that was formerly classed as a member of the thrush family, Turdidae, but is now more generally considered to be an Old World flycatcher of the family Muscicapidae.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Oenanthe finschii |
| Species Codes | finwhe1, FIWH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Finsch's Wheatear belong to?
The Finsch's Wheatear (Oenanthe finschii) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Finsch's Wheatear?
Finsch's wheatear is a wheatear, a small insectivorous passerine that was formerly classed as a member of the thrush family, Turdidae, but is now more generally considered to be an Old World flycatcher of the family Muscicapidae....
Where can I report a Finsch's Wheatear sighting?
You can log sightings of Finsch's Wheatear on eBird (ebird.org) using species code finwhe1, or on iNaturalist.
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