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Species that have a similar taxonomy to the Variable wheatear (Oenanthe picata)

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
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
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
Red-tailed wheatear (Oenanthe chrysopygia)
A small territorial songbird, the red-tailed wheatear (Oenanthe chrysopygia) has rather drab plumage despite its colourful name. The male... More 4 Images 0 videos
Hooded wheatear (Oenanthe monacha)
The hooded wheatear (Oenanthe monacha) is named for the distinctive white plumage on the top of the head and the back of neck, which... More 9 Images 0 videos
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
Mourning wheatear (Oenanthe lugens)
A bold, monochrome bird, the mourning wheatear (Oenanthe lugens) is notable for having two different colour forms or ‘morphs’. The more... More 3 Images 1 Video
Hume’s wheatear (Oenanthe albonigra)
Named after Allan Hume, the ornithologist who first identified the bird in 1872 in Pakistan, Hume’s wheatear (Oenanthe albonigra) is a small... More 4 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
Northern wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe)
A small, mainly ground-dwelling bird, the northern wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe) is a rather attractive species with marked differences in... More 34 Images 5 Videos
Spotted flycatcher (Muscicapa striata)
Adult spotted flycatchers (Muscicapa striata) are ashy-brown with a softly streaked dullish white breast; the forehead is also streaked... More 28 Images 7 Videos
Common stonechat (Saxicola torquatus)
Information on the common stonechat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 17 Images 0 videos
Black scrub-robin (Cercotrichas podobe)
The black scrub-robin (Cercotrichas podobe) is a long-legged bird with almost entirely greyish-black plumage and a distinctly long tail... More 9 Images 0 videos
Common nightingale (Luscinia megarhynchos)
Although rather indistinct in appearance, the common nightingale (Luscinia megarhynchos) is greatly admired for its beautiful melodic songs... More 22 Images 0 videos
White-browed bushchat (Saxicola macrorhynchus)
Information on the white-browed bushchat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 Images 0 videos
White-bellied blue-flycatcher (Cyornis pallipes)
Information on the white-bellied blue-flycatcher is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 Images 0 videos
White-browed jungle-flycatcher (Rhinomyias insignis)
Information on the white-browed jungle-flycatcher is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Angola cave-chat (Xenocopsychus ansorgei)
Information on the Angola cave-chat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 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
Pied flycatcher (Ficedula hypoleuca)
The pied flycatcher (Ficedula hypoleuca) is a summer visitor to the UK. They are not easily seen as they tend to keep to the upper branches... More 28 Images 1 Video
Fuerteventura stonechat (Saxicola dacotiae)
The Fuerteventura stonechat (Saxicola dacotiae) is a small passerine with one of the most restricted ranges of all bird species in the... More 8 Images 0 videos
Grey-chested jungle-flycatcher (Rhinomyias umbratilis)
Information on the grey-chested jungle-flycatcher is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 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
Luzon water-redstart (Rhyacornis bicolor)
The Luzon water-redstart is a small, Old World flycatcher restricted to rapidly deteriorating riverine habitat in the Philippines. The male... More 3 Images 0 videos
Hinde’s babbler (Turdoides hindei)
Hinde’s babbler is a thrush-like bird that occurs in several colour forms. The body feathers are mainly dark grey-brown, edged with variable... More 4 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
Bare-headed rockfowl (Picathartes gymnocephalus)
The bare-headed rockfowl is a strange-looking bird with a brightly-coloured, featherless head, resembling a leather aviator’s cap - orange... More 5 Images 1 Video
Pied bushchat (Saxicola caprata)
Information on the pied bushchat is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More 8 Images 0 videos
Grey-necked rockfowl (Picathartes oreas)
A member of the old world flycatcher family, the grey-necked rockfowl has no feathers on its brightly coloured head, which is violet at the... More 6 Images 0 videos
Usambara akalat (Sheppardia montana)
Information on the Usambara akalat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos

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