About the Hooded Wheatear
The hooded wheatear is a wheatear, a small insectivorous passerine that was formerly classed as a member of the thrush family Turdidae, but is now more generally considered to be an Old World flycatcher, Muscicapidae.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Oenanthe monacha |
| Species Codes | hoowhe1, HOWH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Hooded Wheatear belong to?
The Hooded Wheatear (Oenanthe monacha) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Hooded Wheatear?
The hooded wheatear is a wheatear, a small insectivorous passerine that was formerly classed as a member of the thrush family Turdidae, but is now more generally considered to be an Old World flycatcher, Muscicapidae....
Where can I report a Hooded Wheatear sighting?
You can log sightings of Hooded Wheatear on eBird (ebird.org) using species code hoowhe1, or on iNaturalist.
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