About the Western Black-eared Wheatear
The western black-eared wheatear is a wheatear, a small migratory passerine bird that was formerly classed as a member of the thrush family Turdidae, but is now considered to be an Old World flycatcher. It was formerly considered conspecific with the eastern black-eared wheatear.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Oenanthe hispanica |
| Species Codes | bkewhe1, WBEW, BEWH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Western Black-eared Wheatear belong to?
The Western Black-eared Wheatear (Oenanthe hispanica) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Western Black-eared Wheatear?
The western black-eared wheatear is a wheatear, a small migratory passerine bird that was formerly classed as a member of the thrush family Turdidae, but is now considered to be an Old World flycatcher. It was formerly considered conspecific with the eastern black-eared wheatear....
Where can I report a Western Black-eared Wheatear sighting?
You can log sightings of Western Black-eared Wheatear on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bkewhe1, or on iNaturalist.
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