Rufous-tailed Wheatear

Oenanthe xanthoprymna

(O. x. chrysopygia)

Armenian Name:	Շիկապոչ քարաթռչնակ
Species Status:	Threatened Species - Species of Special Concern

See Plate 45 for Rufous-tailed Wheatear and other similar species

Resident Status:	Breeding bird
Abundance:	Uncommon
Length:	14.5 cm, Wing Span:26-27 cm
Distribution Map:	Map 247.
Description:	Pale orange-red rear body and tail base. Male: dark brown-gray above with gray eyestripe and ear coverts. Female: paler undertail coverts and orange tint on ear coverts.
Similar Species:	Differs from other wheatears by reddish area at base of tail.
Behavior:	Stays within small territory. Perches on cliff face or large rock.
Habitat:	Steep arid rocky slopes.
Food:	Invertebrates.
Nest:	Grassy cup in rock cavity, often with collection of small stones at entrance.
Eggs:	21 mm, 4-6, pale blue.