Variable Wheatear (Oenanthe picata)

Variable Wheatear, a reference photo — Photo: Charles J. Sharp · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

The variable wheatear (Oenanthe picata) is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is found in Afghanistan, Egypt, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, the United Arab Emirates, and Uzbekistan.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Variable Wheatear being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Oenanthe albonigra
Oenanthe lugubris
Oenanthe pleschanka
Oenanthe lugentoides
Oenanthe cypriaca

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Muscicapidae
Genus: Oenanthe
Species: Oenanthe picata

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