Black-eared Wheatear

Oenanthe hispanica

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Brief #

Male has a black mask, the forehead and crown white or nearly white, the mantle buff, and the wings black.

Synonyms #

  • Collalba rubia (Spanish)
  • Pedreiro rubio (Galician)

Red List Status #

The Black-eared Wheatear is unlikely to become extinct in the near future.
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Description #

The breeding male has the forehead and crown white or nearly white, the mantle buff, and the wings blacker than those of the northern wheatear. The underparts are white tinged with buff. The back, upper tail coverts and most of the tail are white. A black mask extends from the ear coverts to the bill. The female is a browner bird, but has the characteristic white lower back, and her seasonal changes are less marked.

Measurements #

Length: 14 - 14 cm
Wingspan: 25 - 27 cm
Weight: 12 - 22 g