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Species related to the Red-tailed wheatear (Oenanthe chrysopygia)

Black-eared wheatear (Oenanthe hispanica)
The male black-eared wheatear (Oenanthe hispanica) is an attractive small bird, its largely yellowish-ochre plumage contrasting with a black... More 21 Images 1 Video
Kurdish wheatear (Oenanthe xanthoprymna)
Information on the Kurdish wheatear is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Desert wheatear (Oenanthe deserti)
As its name suggests, the desert wheatear (Oenanthe deserti) is a desert-dwelling bird, with largely sandy-brown plumage which matches well... More 14 Images 0 videos
White-throated robin (Irania gutturalis)
The white-throated robin (Irania gutturalis) is a small, unobtrusive yet boldly marked bird that is rarely seen due to its shy nature. This... More 5 Images 0 videos
Rufous-tailed rock-thrush (Monticola saxatilis)
The rufous-tailed rock-thrush (Monticola saxitilis) is most easily identified by its characteristic rusty or reddish-brown tail feathers... More 14 Images 1 Video
Thrush nightingale (Luscinia luscinia)
Information on the thrush nightingale is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 1 Video
Spotted redshank (Tringa erythropus)
Information on the spotted redshank is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 10 Images 0 videos
Menetries’s warbler (Sylvia mystacea)
Menetries's warbler (Sylvia mystacea) is a small to medium-sized warbler characterised by the white stripe that runs from the base of the... More 4 Images 0 videos
Ocellated skink (Chalcides ocellatus)
Named for the numerous black and white eyespots, or ‘ocelli’, on its back, the ocellated skink (Chalcides ocellatus) is a typical skink in... More 6 Images 1 Video
Pied wheatear (Oenanthe pleschanka)
The pied wheatear (Oenanthe pleschanka) is a small, migratory songbird that has an extremely large range. The male and female have very... More 9 Images 0 videos
Isabelline wheatear (Oenanthe isabellina)
The largest of the Oenanthe species, the isabelline wheatear is a migratory, insectivorous bird. Its similarity to the northern wheatear (... More 18 Images 1 Video
Common grasshopper-warbler (Locustella naevia)
Information on the common grasshopper-warbler is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 10 Images 0 videos
Whitethroat (Sylvia communis)
Information on the whitethroat (Sylvia communis) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 26 Images 1 Video
Alpine swift (Tachymarptis melba)
Capable of migrating large distances, the Alpine swift (Tachymarptis melba) is an extraordinary bird, spending much of its life on the wing... More 4 Images 1 Video
Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus)
One of the fastest species in the world, the peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) may reach speeds of up to 250 kilometres per hour (155... More 43 Images 11 Videos
Cinereous bunting (Emberiza cineracea)
One of the least known bunting species in its range, the cinereous bunting is a rather drab, greyish to brownish bird with a white outer... More 6 Images 0 videos
Red-rumped swallow (Hirundo daurica)
Information on the red-rumped swallow is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 14 Images 0 videos
Aristida (Aristida adscensionis)
Information on Aristida adscensionis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Eurasian sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus)
One of the most widespread diurnal raptor species, the Eurasian sparrowhawk is small-bodied, with relatively short, rounded wings, long legs... More 28 Images 9 Videos
Northern harrier (Circus cyaneus)
The northern harrier is a slender, medium-sized hawk, with a long tail, wings and legs, a characteristic white rump, and a distinctive... More 26 Images 11 Videos
Desert warbler (Sylvia nana)
One of the smallest of the Sylvia warblers, the desert warbler (Sylvia nana) is a compact, rather dainty bird, yet, as its name suggests, it... More 8 Images 0 videos
Greater short-toed lark (Calandrella brachydactyla)
A mostly terrestrial bird, the greater short-toed lark (Calandrella brachydactyla) possesses cryptic plumage that helps it blend into its... More 11 Images 1 Video
Egyptian fruit bat (Rousettus aegyptiacus)
Originally described from a specimen from the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt, the Egyptian fruit bat is a relatively large, robust bat with... More 14 Images 1 Video
Crater lichen (Diploschistes ocellatus)
Diploschistes ocellatus is a widespread lichen species that grows on calcareous rocks and soils. Its numerous thalli are powdery pale grey... More 4 Images 0 videos
Woodchat shrike (Lanius senator)
Information on the woodchat shrike is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 21 Images 1 Video
Variable wheatear (Oenanthe picata)
Information on the variable wheatear is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 0 videos
Red-breasted flycatcher (Ficedula parva)
The red-breasted flycatcher is, at first glance, similar to a European robin in appearance; however, these species are not related. The... More 11 Images 2 Videos
Orange-flanked bush-robin (Tarsiger cyanurus)
The most distinctive feature of the orange-flanked bush-robin (Tarsiger cyanurus) is the vibrant plumage of the male. In addition to orange... More 13 Images 0 videos
Blue rock-thrush (Monticola solitarius)
The blue rock-thrush is a small and attractive bird, named for the distinctive deep blue colouration of the male, which is slightly brighter... More 21 Images 2 Videos
Bluethroat (Luscinia svecica)
A strikingly beautiful bird, the small and secretive bluethroat takes its name from the bright blue bib of the male. Mostly brilliant blue... More 14 Images 2 Videos

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