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The wheatear is a small mainly ground-dwelling bird. It hops or runs on the ground. It is blue-grey above with black wings and white below with an orange flush to the breast. It has a black cheek. In flight it shows a white rump and a black 'T' shape on its tail. It is a summer visitor and passage migrant. Birds breed mainly in western and northern Britain and western Ireland, although smaller numbers do breed in southern and eastern England. It winters in central Africa. Where does it live? Breeding, Rocky and stony places, upland pastures with dry-stone walls and on moorland. In lowland areas, also on short grassland. Wintering Central Africa Passage Widespread, stopping in open places, often near the coast. Where to see it In the breeding season, best looked for on upland suitable habitat in northern and western Britain. May be seen on passage at coastal migration watchpoints and inland. What does it eat? Insects and larvae. What does it sound like? Its main calls are a harsh ‘chak-chak’ or 'weet-chak-chak'. It also has a brief song of melodious warbling notes, harsh scratchy sounds and whistles. When to see it March to October Vital Statistics Eggs:5-6 Incubation:10-16 days Fledging:10-21 days Maximum lifespan:7 years Length:14.5-15.5cm Wingspan:26-32cm Weight:17-30g UK breeding:56,000 pairs
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