About the Pied Wheatear
The Pied Wheatear (Oenanthe pleschanka) is a species of bird in the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 353 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code piewhe1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Oenanthe pleschanka |
| Species Codes | piewhe1, PIWH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pied Wheatear belong to?
The Pied Wheatear (Oenanthe pleschanka) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Pied Wheatear?
The Pied Wheatear is a member of the Old World Flycatchers family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Pied Wheatear sighting?
You can log sightings of Pied Wheatear on eBird (ebird.org) using species code piewhe1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Old World Flycatchers 353 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
353
Species in Family
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