Hooded Wheatear
Oenanthe monacha
A pretty wheatear of arid zones. Its long bill and elongated tail and wings give it an elegant silhouette. Diagnostically, in all plumages lacks a black terminal tail band, a feature shared only with the very black White-crowned Wheatear. The male has a crisp white cap and an extensive black throat extending down to the breast. Females are pale sandy-brown overall. Song is a complex mix of chats and whistles. Breeds in rocky desert mountains, canyons, and plains. Generally a resident, but in winter may move locally to desert valleys.
Taxonomy
- Scientific name
- Oenanthe monacha
- Authority
- (Temminck, 1825)
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Muscicapidae
- Genus
- Oenanthe
Range and habitat
- Migration
- Resident species
Conservation
- Population trend
- stable
Photos
Distribution
Bird Calls
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