Key information
The northern wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe) is the most widespread member of the wheatear genus Oenanthe in Europe and Asia.
Length : 14.5-15.5 cm
Weight : 18-33 g
Population : 10,000,000-500,000,000 individuals
Habitat: Breeds in open ground mixing bare rocky areas (foraging perches, nesting substrate)
Diet: Arthropods, mainly insects (predominantly beetles and ants, latter especially in hotter areas) taken on ground.
Location
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