Hooded Wheatear vs Hume's Wheatear

Hooded Wheatear

Oenanthe monacha

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This wheatear has a body length of 15.5–17 cm (6.1–6.7 in), a wingspan of 29–30 cm (11–12 in), and weighs 18–20 grams (0.63–0.71 oz). In summer the male is a white and black bird. The white crown and belly contrast with the black face, back and throat. The tail and rump are white with black central tail feathers. The female is brown, becoming somewhat paler below. The tail pattern is similar to the male's, but the ground colour is buff rather than white.

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Hume's Wheatear

Oenanthe albonigra

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Hume's wheatear is a large wheatear with a dark black head and back contrasting sharply with a pure white breast and belly. Both sexes exhibit this same coloration. While closely resembling the male of the 'picata' form of Variable wheatear, key distinctions include Hume's wheatear's larger size, a more substantial bill, and longer wings. Additionally, the black coloration on Hume's wheatear is restricted to the head and throat, while the white extends further up the back.

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