About the Mourning Wheatear
The mourning wheatear is a bird, one of 14 species of wheatear found in northern Africa and the Middle East. It is a small passerine in a group formerly classed as members of the thrush family Turdidae, but now more generally considered to be part of the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Oenanthe lugens |
| Species Codes | mouwhe2, MOWH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mourning Wheatear belong to?
The Mourning Wheatear (Oenanthe lugens) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Mourning Wheatear?
The mourning wheatear is a bird, one of 14 species of wheatear found in northern Africa and the Middle East. It is a small passerine in a group formerly classed as members of the thrush family Turdidae, but now more generally considered to be part of the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae....
Where can I report a Mourning Wheatear sighting?
You can log sightings of Mourning Wheatear on eBird (ebird.org) using species code mouwhe2, or on iNaturalist.
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