About the Somali Wheatear
The Somali wheatear is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is found in northeast Ethiopia and northeast Somalia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Oenanthe phillipsi |
| Species Codes | somwhe1, SOWH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Somali Wheatear belong to?
The Somali Wheatear (Oenanthe phillipsi) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Somali Wheatear?
The Somali wheatear is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is found in northeast Ethiopia and northeast Somalia....
Where can I report a Somali Wheatear sighting?
You can log sightings of Somali Wheatear on eBird (ebird.org) using species code somwhe1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
353
Species in Family
9
iNat Observations
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