Heuglin's Wheatear

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Heuglin's Wheatear is a species of sub-Saharan Africa, often considered a subspecies of the Northern Wheatear by some authorities. It is characterized by its pale, sandy plumage and dark tail.

Where to spot

Found in a band across the Sahel region of Africa, from Senegal to Sudan, inhabiting dry savanna, grasslands, and semi-deserts.

How to spot

Look for it on open, sparsely vegetated plains. It typically perches on low mounds or rocks. Its pale, sandy plumage and dark tail (with white rump typical of wheatears) are identification cues.

When to spot

Year-round resident. Active throughout the day, often seen foraging on open ground.

Where to spot

Found in a band across the Sahel region of Africa, from Senegal to Sudan, inhabiting dry savanna, grasslands, and semi-deserts.

How to spot

Look for it on open, sparsely vegetated plains. It typically perches on low mounds or rocks. Its pale, sandy plumage and dark tail (with white rump typical of wheatears) are identification cues.