Eastern Black-eared Wheatear
Eastern Black-eared Wheatear
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The Eastern Black-eared Wheatear is closely related to the Western Black-eared Wheatear, this migratory species also features striking black and white patterns on the male, though often with a more extensive black throat.
Where to spot
Breeds from Southeast Europe and the Middle East eastward into Central Asia. Winters in Northeast Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. Found in dry, stony, open habitats with sparse vegetation.
How to spot
Search dry, rocky hillsides and open scrub. Distinguishing it from its western counterpart often requires subtle plumage differences, particularly the extent of black on the throat and cap, and sometimes vocalizations. Both sexes display the typical wheatear tail pattern.
When to spot
Best observed during the breeding season from April to July, and during spring (March-April) and autumn (August-September) migration periods.
Where to spot
Breeds from Southeast Europe and the Middle East eastward into Central Asia. Winters in Northeast Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. Found in dry, stony, open habitats with sparse vegetation.
How to spot
Search dry, rocky hillsides and open scrub. Distinguishing it from its western counterpart often requires subtle plumage differences, particularly the extent of black on the throat and cap, and sometimes vocalizations. Both sexes display the typical wheatear tail pattern.
When to spot
Best observed during the breeding season from April to July, and during spring (March-April) and autumn (August-September) migration periods.
Credits:
Door Mark S Jobling - Eigen werk, CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=6773757
Despite their similar appearance, the Eastern and Western Black-eared Wheatears are now recognized as distinct species, a classic example of speciation driven by geographic isolation.
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