JungleDragon is a nature and wildlife community for photographers, travellers and anyone who loves nature. We're genuine, free, ad-free and beautiful.

Join

The northern wheatear or wheatear is 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. It is the most widespread member of the wheatear genus "Oenanthe" in Europe and Asia.

Similar species: Perching Birds
Species identified by Claire Hamilton
View Claire Hamilton's profile

By Claire Hamilton

All rights reserved
Uploaded Jun 13, 2023. Captured Jun 10, 2023 15:10 in PPP3+8C Haverfordwest, UK.
  • Canon EOS 7D Mark II
  • f/4.5
  • 1/1000s
  • ISO100
  • 180mm