About the Rusty-breasted Wheatear
The rusty-breasted wheatear is a species of bird in the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae that is native to the Ethiopian Highlands.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Oenanthe frenata |
| Species Codes | rebwhe3, RBWH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rusty-breasted Wheatear belong to?
The Rusty-breasted Wheatear (Oenanthe frenata) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Rusty-breasted Wheatear?
The rusty-breasted wheatear is a species of bird in the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae that is native to the Ethiopian Highlands....
Where can I report a Rusty-breasted Wheatear sighting?
You can log sightings of Rusty-breasted Wheatear on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rebwhe3, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Old World Flycatchers 353 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
353
Species in Family
50
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