Red-rumped Wheatear
Red-rumped Wheatear
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The Red-rumped Wheatear is a distinctive species, characterized by its rufous-orange rump and undertail coverts, which contrast with its generally pale grey or sandy plumage.
Where to spot
Found across North Africa and the Middle East, eastward into Central Asia, inhabiting arid and semi-arid stony deserts, rocky hills, and wadis.
How to spot
Look for it in rocky desert habitats. It often perches on prominent rocks or low bushes. The rufous rump is a key identification feature, especially when it flies or raises its tail. Listen for its distinctive song.
When to spot
Year-round resident in much of its range, though some eastern populations may be migratory. Most active during the cooler parts of the day.
Where to spot
Found across North Africa and the Middle East, eastward into Central Asia, inhabiting arid and semi-arid stony deserts, rocky hills, and wadis.
How to spot
Look for it in rocky desert habitats. It often perches on prominent rocks or low bushes. The rufous rump is a key identification feature, especially when it flies or raises its tail. Listen for its distinctive song.
When to spot
Year-round resident in much of its range, though some eastern populations may be migratory. Most active during the cooler parts of the day.
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This wheatear often nests in burrows, rock crevices, or even man-made structures like old walls, adapting its breeding sites to the availability of shelter in arid environments.
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