Northern Wheatear

Oenanthe oenanthe

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Brief #

Grey upperparts, buff throat and black wings and face mask.

Synonyms #

  • Collalba gris (Spanish)
  • Pedreiro cincento (Galician)

Red List Status #

The Northern Wheatear is unlikely to become extinct in the near future.
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Description #

The plumage of the summer male has grey upperparts, buff throat and black wings and face mask. In autumn it resembles the female apart from the black wings. The female is pale brown above and buff below with darker brown wings. Both sexes have a white rump and tail, with a black inverted T-pattern at the end of the tail.

Measurements #

Length: 14 - 16 cm
Wingspan: 26 - 32 cm
Weight: 17 - 30 g

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