Arabian Wheatear
Oenanthe lugentoides
A dark wheatear in which males and females are very different. Males are black above, with a dark-streaked whitish cap, and white below. Females have a dark brown back and lightly streaked paler underparts. Both sexes have a buff undertail and a black-and-buff tail with a “T” pattern. The tail pattern is conspicuous in flight, as are white panels in the outer wings. Found in dry, rocky areas, usually with at least some trees and shrubs. The song consists of short, musical sequences of whistles and chattering notes, which are repeated after short pauses. Separated from similar wheatears with overlapping ranges by the combination of rufous undertail, and white outer wing panels.
Identification
The Arabian wheatear (Oenanthe lugentoides) is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is found in Oman, Saudi Arabia and Yemen.
Taxonomy
Genus: Oenanthe; Family: Muscicapidae; Order: Passeriformes.
- Scientific name
- Oenanthe lugentoides
- Authority
- (Seebohm, 1881)
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Muscicapidae
- Genus
- Oenanthe
Range and habitat
- Migration
- Resident species
Behavior
Migration pattern: Resident species.
Conservation
Population trend: stable.
- Population trend
- stable
Photos
Bird Calls
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