Capped Wheatear - Oenanthe pileata
Traquet du Cap
They live in arid, sandy or stony areas, but they are also seen hopping over short grass. They are common resident with some local movements. They feed on varied insects and caterpillars. Ils vivent dans les zones arides, sablonneuses ou pierreuses, mais on les voit aussi sautillant dans l'herbe rase. Ils sont résidents communs avec quelques déplacements locaux. Ils se nourrissent d'insectes variés et de chenilles.
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Website : Pbase Gallery
Order : Passériformes
Family : Muscicapidae
Species : Capped Wheatear
Age : Adult
Reference: cadw20986
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Geographic range
Date taken : 2005 Jun
Geographic data
Country : South Africa (sf)
Region : Gauteng
Place : Rietvlei Nature Reserve
Latitude : 25° 53' 18'' South
Longitude : 28° 17' 35'' East
Exif data
Model : NIKON CORPORATION NIKON D70
Exposure : 1/800 s
Aperture : 5.6
Focal : 600 mm
Flash : no
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