Wildlifeof Bhutan
Northern Wheatear
Thrushes, Chats & Flycatchers
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Oenanthe oenanthe
Basic stats
Clutch size
4–7 smooth but not glossy eggs, laid at daily intervals
Incubation period
About 13 days
Size
14.5–16cm
Wingspan
26–32cm
Weight
17–30g
The northern wheatear is larger than the European robin, at 14.5 to 16cm long, with a wingspan of 26 to 32cm and a weight of 17 to 30g. The female lays eggs at daily intervals (Wikipedia, general species account).
The clutch is four to seven smooth but not glossy eggs, around 21.0 by 15.8mm and averaging 2.83g, and they hatch after approximately 13 days. The source read gives no range, habitat or diet information, and does not name Bhutan, so none is stated.
Quick answers
- How many eggs does the Northern Wheatear lay?
- 4–7 smooth but not glossy eggs, laid at daily intervals
- How long are the eggs of the Northern Wheatear incubated?
- About 13 days
- How big is the Northern Wheatear?
- 14.5–16cm
- What is the wingspan of the Northern Wheatear?
- 26–32cm
- How much does the Northern Wheatear weigh?
- 17–30g