Birds of the region
Black Wheatear
Black Wheatear
Oenanthe leucura
The Black Wheatear is a relatively large passerine bird with glossy black plumage in males and dark brown in females. It has a white rump and base of tail, with a black inverted T on the tail, making it easily recognisable in flight.
It prefers to perch in prominent places and flies with an agile wingbeat.
18 cm
26-29 cm
Steppe. Rocky outcrops.
Resident (Jan - Dec)
The food consists mainly of insects, supplemented by berries in autumn.
