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Birds and Butterflies of Rhodes
RODOPTERA
Oenanthe oenanthe
Northern wheatear (male). Greek: σταχτoπετρόκλης (αρσενικός). Haraki, April 2023.
Passage migrant, fairly common. Length 14-16 cm, wingspan 26-32 cm. Sexes similar, female sandy to dark brown overall. Characteristic upright posture. Open rocky areas, scrubland. Forages mainly on ground. Feeds on insects, berries. Sings from perches and in flight. Loud melodious song with some scratchy notes.
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