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Birds
Northern wheatear
Northern wheatear · Oenanthe oenanthe
Discover the colourful northern wheatear, which lives in open landscapes and captivates with its melodies.
Fact file
- Size
- Body length of 14 to 15 cm, weight about 20 to 30 g
- Males and females
- Male is clearly more colourful than the female
- Sounds
- Emits a melodious twittering
- Diet
- Feeds on insects, worms and berries
- Offspring
- Nests in burrows or under stones; usually 4 to 6 eggs per clutch
How to identify Northern wheatear
The northern wheatear is easy to recognise by its striking colouring. During the breeding season the male shows a distinctive black and white pattern, while the female is more inconspicuously coloured in shades of brown.
With a body length of about 14 to 15 cm, the northern wheatear has a slim silhouette. Its short tail and long legs give it a lively posture. The dark crown and white breast are characteristic features.
More in the app
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- general viewing tips
Where Northern wheatear live
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