About the Buff-breasted Wheatear
The buff-breasted wheatear, also known as Botta's wheatear or the red-breasted wheatear, is a species of bird in the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae. It is endemic to the Asir Mountains. The species is named after Paul-Émile Botta.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Oenanthe bottae |
| Species Codes | rebwhe2, BBWH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Buff-breasted Wheatear belong to?
The Buff-breasted Wheatear (Oenanthe bottae) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Buff-breasted Wheatear?
The buff-breasted wheatear, also known as Botta's wheatear or the red-breasted wheatear, is a species of bird in the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae. It is endemic to the Asir Mountains. The species is named after Paul-Émile Botta....
Where can I report a Buff-breasted Wheatear sighting?
You can log sightings of Buff-breasted Wheatear on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rebwhe2, or on iNaturalist.
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