About the Heuglin's Wheatear
Heuglin's wheatear is a small passerine bird in the wheatear genus Oenanthe.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Oenanthe heuglinii |
| Species Codes | heuwhe1, HEWH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Heuglin's Wheatear belong to?
The Heuglin's Wheatear (Oenanthe heuglinii) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Heuglin's Wheatear?
Heuglin's wheatear is a small passerine bird in the wheatear genus Oenanthe....
Where can I report a Heuglin's Wheatear sighting?
You can log sightings of Heuglin's Wheatear on eBird (ebird.org) using species code heuwhe1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
353
Species in Family
16
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