Buff-breasted Wheatear
Oenanthe bottae
The Buff-breasted Wheatear (Oenanthe bottae) is a rare chats, old world flycatchers, and alli found in 3 countries, weighing about 20 g. The buff-breasted wheatear, also known as Botta's wheatear or the red-breasted wheatear, is a species of bird in the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae.
About the Buff-breasted Wheatear
The buff-breasted wheatear, also known as Botta's wheatear or the red-breasted wheatear, is a species of bird in the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae. It is endemic to the Asir Mountains. The species is named after Paul-Émile Botta.
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How to identify it
Resembles the larger and darker northern wheatear, but with a duller reddish breast and broader black tail tip. The sexes are alike.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in November. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Buff-breasted Wheatear?
- Resembles the larger and darker northern wheatear, but with a duller reddish breast and broader black tail tip. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Buff-breasted Wheatear?
- The Buff-breasted Wheatear is a small sized bird weighing about 20 g.
- Where can you see a Buff-breasted Wheatear?
- The Buff-breasted Wheatear occurs in 3 countries, including Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia and Yemen.
- What birds look similar to a Buff-breasted Wheatear?
- The Buff-breasted Wheatear is most easily confused with the Brown-tailed Rock Chat, the Kurdish Wheatear and the Arabian Wheatear.
- Is the Buff-breasted Wheatear endangered?
- The Buff-breasted Wheatear is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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