About the Red-rumped Wheatear
The red-rumped wheatear or buff-rumped wheatear is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is found in North Africa and the Middle East.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Oenanthe moesta |
| Species Codes | rerwhe1, BRWH, RRWH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-rumped Wheatear belong to?
The Red-rumped Wheatear (Oenanthe moesta) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Red-rumped Wheatear?
The red-rumped wheatear or buff-rumped wheatear is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is found in North Africa and the Middle East....
Where can I report a Red-rumped Wheatear sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-rumped Wheatear on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rerwhe1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
353
Species in Family
388
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