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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 garrylomasphotography
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Uploaded Apr 30, 2015. Captured Apr 20, 2014 14:20 in Peak District National Park, Moorside Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire East SK10 5RZ, UK.
  • f/7.1
  • 1/640s
  • ISO500
  • 500mm