Rufous-tailed Wheatear

Its breeding range covers south-east Turkey, northern Iraq and western Iran. It migrates south in winter to the Arabian Peninsula and north-east Africa.

The Rufous-tailed Wheatear is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

Rufous-tailed Wheatear (Oenanthe xanthoprymna) is a scarce winter visitor in north-western India. More

Rufous-tailed Wheatear, Rosy Starling, Brahminy Starling, Common and Bank Myna, White-cheeked and Red-vented Bulbuls, Silver-billed Munia, Red Avadavat, Barn Swallow, Wire-tailed Swallow, Common Stonechat, Pied Bushchat, Grey Bushchat, Stoliczka More

Rufous-tailed Wheatear Oenanthe xanthoprymna has been proposed by two independent birders. Points noted against Rufous-tailed Wheatear: - Can Rufous-tailed ever have such a pale mantle (very marked contrast with the black wings)? I thought it should be brown-grey, as in Ian's pic and others on the web. - The chest of the 2004 bird looks almost plain white whereas Dave's bird is creamy buff (like Pied) underneath. More