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Photo by Reini
Photo taken: Abu Simbel, Egypt.
Oenanthe leucopyga

Alternate name: White-crowned Wheatear

Identification

17-18 cm. Black, white rump and mainly white tail. Full adults have a white crown, not shown by young birds. Sexes alike.

Distribution

Sahara and Arabia across to Iraq.

Taxonomy

Habitat

Stony deserts.

Behaviour

It nests in crevices in rocks or walls laying 3-5 eggs.

External Links

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