🐾

Northern Wheatear

Oenanthe oenanthe

Critically Endangered

On this page

About

Northern Wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe) is classified as Critically Endangered (CR) on the IUCN Red List. Facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild due to severe population decline and habitat loss.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and boreal forests and taiga, among 8 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Passeriformes (Songbirds)

Species

Oenanthe oenanthe (Northern Wheatear)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ハシグロヒタキ

Chinese 穗䳭

Spanish Collalba norteña

French Traquet motteux

German Steinschmätzer

Portuguese Chasco-cinzento

Russian Каменка

Similar Species in Oenanthe

American water-parsley

Brown-tailed Rockchat

Oenanthe scotocerca

Least Concern

View all species in Oenanthe →

Explore More

Compare Species

vs Abyssinian Wheatear vs American water-parsley vs Arabian Wheatear vs Black-eared Wheatear

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Northern Wheatear?

The scientific name of Northern Wheatear is Oenanthe oenanthe. It belongs to the genus Oenanthe.

What is the conservation status of Northern Wheatear?

Northern Wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Northern Wheatear live?

Northern Wheatear is found in Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Russia, Sweden, United States.

What family does Northern Wheatear belong to?

Northern Wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe) belongs to the genus Oenanthe, which is part of the taxonomic family Muscicapidae.

Is Northern Wheatear endangered?

Yes, Northern Wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Northern Wheatear belong to?

Northern Wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Northern Wheatear?

The closest relatives of Northern Wheatear in the genus Oenanthe include Abyssinian Wheatear, American water-parsley, Arabian Wheatear, Black-eared Wheatear, Blackstart.