About the White-crowned Wheatear
The white-crowned wheatear, or white-crowned black wheatear is a wheatear, a small passerine bird 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 leucopyga |
| Species Codes | whtwhe1, WCWH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-crowned Wheatear belong to?
The White-crowned Wheatear (Oenanthe leucopyga) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-crowned Wheatear?
The white-crowned wheatear, or white-crowned black wheatear is a wheatear, a small passerine bird 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 White-crowned Wheatear sighting?
You can log sightings of White-crowned Wheatear on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whtwhe1, or on iNaturalist.
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