Northern Wheatear Oenanthe oenanthe, Warks, May 2005


Female Northern Wheatear

On a spring individual, extent and depth of colour on underparts suggests O.o.leucorrhoa though only with adult males can subspecies be assigned with confidence. See photo of an early autumn - and hence assumed nominate bird - with quite prominent and extensive rich buff on the underparts.

© A. R. Dean

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