Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland.
The Somali Wheatear is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.
The Somali Wheatear (Oenanthe phillipsi) is a species of bird in the Muscicapidae family. It is found in Ethiopia and Somalia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Oenanthe phillipsi. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 26 July 2007. More