Red-breasted Wheatear
Oenanthe bottae
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyMuscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers, Robins, and Chats)
- GenusOenanthe (Wheatears and Allies)
- SpeciesOenanthe bottae (Red-breasted Wheatear)
About the Red-breasted Wheatear
The buff-breasted wheatear (Oenanthe bottae), 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.
Heuglin's wheatear (O. heuglini) and the rusty-breasted wheatear (Oenanthe frenata) were formerly considered to be conspecific. Resembles the larger and darker northern wheatear, but with a duller reddish breast and broader black tail tip. The sexes are alike. It is native to the Asir Mountains of western Saudi Arabia and Yemen. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland. It is most common at altitudes over 1800 m. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Red-breasted Wheatear in Bale Mountains National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bale Mountains National Park | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Red-breasted Wheatear in Bale Mountains National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Red-breasted Wheatear sighting in Bale Mountains National Park, based on 22 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Red-breasted Wheatear in Bale Mountains National Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Red-breasted Wheatear in Bale Mountains National Park in our monthly data.