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Wheatear Collection

The Wheatear, a wild and captivating bird found in the dry landscapes of Maghreb, is a true marvel of nature

Background imageWheatear Collection: Eggs of European birds, lithograph, published in 1897

Eggs of European birds, lithograph, published in 1897
Eggs of European birds: 1) Kingfisher; 2) Bee-eater; 3) Black woodpecker; 4) Lesser spotted woodpecker; 5) Roller; 6) Eagle-owl; 7) Long-eared owl; 8) Scops owl; 9) Pygmy owl; 10) Tawny owl; 11

Background imageWheatear Collection: The Wheatear (chromolitho)

The Wheatear (chromolitho)
3643895 The Wheatear (chromolitho) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wheatear. Illustration for Sketch Book of British Birds by R Bowdler Sharpe (SPCK)

Background imageWheatear Collection: Wheatear (colour litho)

Wheatear (colour litho)
6023468 Wheatear (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wheatear. Illustration for Book of Natural History by F O Morris (Groombridge)

Background imageWheatear Collection: Siberian rubythroat and black-eared wheatear morph

Siberian rubythroat and black-eared wheatear morph
Siberian rubythroat, Luscinia calliope, and black-eared wheatear morph, Oenanthe hispanica stapazina. Handcoloured engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles d

Background imageWheatear Collection: Western yellow wagtail, Motacilla flava

Western yellow wagtail, Motacilla flava, and northern wheatear, Oenanthe oenanthe. Handcoloured engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles d Orbignys Dictionnaire

Background imageWheatear Collection: Eastern black-eared wheatear, Oenanthe melanoleuca

Eastern black-eared wheatear, Oenanthe melanoleuca (Georgian flycatcher, Muscicapa melanoleuca). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Background imageWheatear Collection: Black wheatear, Oenanthe leucura

Black wheatear, Oenanthe leucura (White tailed thrush, Turdus leucurus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds, Winchester, 1822

Background imageWheatear Collection: Wheatear (engraving)

Wheatear (engraving)
3621286 Wheatear (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wheatear. Illustration for The Natural History and Antiquities of Selborne by Gilbert White)

Background imageWheatear Collection: Wheatear

Wheatear
LLM338668 Wheatear by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wheatear. A Hand-Book to the Birds of Great Britain by R. Bowdler Sharpe (1896).); © Look and Learn

Background imageWheatear Collection: Wheatear, Stonechat and Whinchat

Wheatear, Stonechat and Whinchat
LLM454617 Wheatear, Stonechat and Whinchat by Smit, Joseph (1836-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wheatear, Stonechat and Whinchat)

Background imageWheatear Collection: Robin, Wren, Redstart, Wheatear (colour litho)

Robin, Wren, Redstart, Wheatear (colour litho)
5218223 Robin, Wren, Redstart, Wheatear (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robin, Wren, Redstart, Wheatear)

Background imageWheatear Collection: Northern wheatear, Oenanthe oenanthe

Northern wheatear, Oenanthe oenanthe.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his own Natural History of British Birds, London, 1794-1819

Background imageWheatear Collection: Northern wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe) Arcos de la Frontera, southern Spain. April

Northern wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe) Arcos de la Frontera, southern Spain. April

Background imageWheatear Collection: Birds eggs, Woodlark, Nightjar, Stormy Petrel, Stone chat, Capercailzie, Bitten

Birds eggs, Woodlark, Nightjar, Stormy Petrel, Stone chat, Capercailzie, Bitten
Vintage engraving of Birds eggs, Woodlark, Nightjar, Stormy Petrel, Stone chat, Capercailzie, Bitten, Merlin, Little Grebe, Wheat-ear

Background imageWheatear Collection: Natural history, Birds, Northern wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe)

Natural history, Birds, Northern wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe)
Vintage engraving of a Northern wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe). Familiar Wild Birds, W Swaysland. The northern wheatear or wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe) is a small passerine bird

Background imageWheatear Collection: Black-throated Wheatear

Black-throated Wheatear
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Background imageWheatear Collection: Desert Wheatear

Desert Wheatear
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Background imageWheatear Collection: Wheatear bird

Wheatear bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Background imageWheatear Collection: Natural History, Birds, Wheatear

Natural History, Birds, Wheatear
Vintage engraving of a Wheatear, from Francis Orpen Morris, A History of British Birds. The northern wheatear or wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe) is a small passerine bird

Background imageWheatear Collection: Wheatear, (Oenanthe), c1850, (1856)

Wheatear, (Oenanthe), c1850, (1856). From Bible Natural History: containing a Description of Quadrupeds, Birds, Trees, Plants, Insects, Etc, Mentioned in the Holy Scriptures

Background imageWheatear Collection: Wheatear - Saxic ola oenan the, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin

Wheatear - Saxic ola oenan the, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Wheatear - Saxic ola oenan the, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Background imageWheatear Collection: Wheatear

Wheatear (Oenanthe Oenanthe)

Background imageWheatear Collection: Northern Wheatear oenanthe oenanthe male April

Northern Wheatear oenanthe oenanthe male April

Background imageWheatear Collection: Northern (Greenland) Wheatear Oenanthe oenanthe migrant in winter plumage Salthouse

Northern (Greenland) Wheatear Oenanthe oenanthe migrant in winter plumage Salthouse Norfolk UK September

Background imageWheatear Collection: Desert Wheatear (Oenanthe deserti), IJmuiden, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Desert Wheatear (Oenanthe deserti), IJmuiden, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Background imageWheatear Collection: Northern Wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe) on mole hill, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Northern Wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe) on mole hill, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Background imageWheatear Collection: Northern Wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe), Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Northern Wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe), Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Background imageWheatear Collection: wild, wildlife, dry, wheatear, maghreb, Oenanthe, lugens, mix, mourning, rock

wild, wildlife, dry, wheatear, maghreb, Oenanthe, lugens, mix, mourning, rock, Kristian Bell Photography, 615473756

Background imageWheatear Collection: Black-eared Wheatear (male) in spring (clap) trap illegally trapped on island of

Black-eared Wheatear (male) in spring (clap) trap illegally trapped on island of Ponza in Mediterranean Italy April

Background imageWheatear Collection: Wheatear, Oenanthe oenanthe, and eastern bluebird

Wheatear, Oenanthe oenanthe, and eastern bluebird
Red-fronted barbet, Tricholaema diademata, and pied puffbird, Notharchus tectus.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Dumont de Sainte-Croixs Dictionary of Natural Science: Ornithology

Background imageWheatear Collection: Northern wheatear, Oenanthe oenanthe

Northern wheatear, Oenanthe oenanthe.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by George Graves from his own British Ornithology, Walworth, 1821

Background imageWheatear Collection: Wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe), male and female, standing side by side, side view

Wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe), male and female, standing side by side, side view

Background imageWheatear Collection: Picture No. 11671306

Picture No. 11671306
Wheatear female on grass Spring. Date:

Background imageWheatear Collection: Wheatear, Stonechat and Whinchat

Wheatear, Stonechat and Whinchat

Background imageWheatear Collection: Northern Wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe), males in eclipse plumage, Alpine Zoo Innsbruck, Tyrol

Northern Wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe), males in eclipse plumage, Alpine Zoo Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria, Europe

Background imageWheatear Collection: BLACKBURN: BIRDS, 1895. Wheatear. Illustration by Jemima Blackburn, 1895

BLACKBURN: BIRDS, 1895. Wheatear. Illustration by Jemima Blackburn, 1895

Background imageWheatear Collection: Desert Wheatear (Oenanthe deserti) immature male, first winter plumage, vagrant standing on sand

Desert Wheatear (Oenanthe deserti) immature male, first winter plumage, vagrant standing on sand, Norfolk, England, December

Background imageWheatear Collection: Desert Wheatear (Oenanthe deserti) immature female, first winter plumage

Desert Wheatear (Oenanthe deserti) immature female, first winter plumage, vagrant standing on sand, Norfolk, England, November

Background imageWheatear Collection: Picture No. 10876400

Picture No. 10876400
Finschs Wheatear - adult male (Oenanthe finschii) Date:

Background imageWheatear Collection: Picture No. 10884053

Picture No. 10884053
Wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe) Date:

Background imageWheatear Collection: Picture No. 10855161

Picture No. 10855161
Black-eared Wheatear - male (Oenanthe hispanica) Date:

Background imageWheatear Collection: Picture No. 10894454

Picture No. 10894454
Wheatear - on lichen covered rock (Oenanthe oenanthe) Date:

Background imageWheatear Collection: Picture No. 10894453

Picture No. 10894453
Wheatear - on on dry stone wall with food (Oenanthe oenanthe) Date:

Background imageWheatear Collection: Picture No. 10983469

Picture No. 10983469
Black-eared Wheatear - adult singing on a branch Salamanca, Castilla y Leon, Spain (Oenanthe hispanica) Date:

Background imageWheatear Collection: Picture No. 10983468

Picture No. 10983468
Black-eared Wheatear- adult on a thistle Salamanca, Castilla y Leon, Spain (Black-eared Wheatear, Oenanthe h) Date:

Background imageWheatear Collection: Picture No. 10983467

Picture No. 10983467
Black-eared Wheatear - adult singing on a rock Salamanca, Castilla y Leon, Spain (Oenanthe hispanica) Date:

Background imageWheatear Collection: Picture No. 10899813

Picture No. 10899813
Wheatear - with insect on cliffs with flowering Thrift (Oenanthe oenanthe) Date:

Background imageWheatear Collection: Picture No. 10869503

Picture No. 10869503
Adult male Black Wheatear (Oenanthe leucura) Date:



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The Wheatear, a wild and captivating bird found in the dry landscapes of Maghreb, is a true marvel of nature. Its eggs, like those of many European birds, are beautifully depicted in an exquisite lithograph published back in 1897. With its mix of mourning and rock-like appearance, the Wheatear stands out among other avian species. The chromolitho captures its striking colors and intricate details perfectly, showcasing the beauty that lies within this small creature. In another color litho artwork featuring the Siberian rubythroat and black-eared wheatear morphs together, we witness the fascinating diversity within this species. It's incredible how nature can create such unique variations. Among its relatives is the Western yellow wagtail Motacilla flava, which shares similar habitats with our beloved Wheatear. These two birds bring life to their surroundings with their vibrant plumage and cheerful songs. On the other side of the globe resides its cousin from Eastern lands -the Eastern black-eared wheatear Oenanthe melanoleuca- displaying contrasting shades against its white feathers. This elegant bird adds a touch of grace to any landscape it inhabits. Let us not forget about the Black wheatear Oenanthe leucura; a true symbol of resilience as it thrives in arid environments where few creatures dare to venture. Its presence reminds us that even in harsh conditions, life finds a way. An engraving dedicated solely to capturing every detail showcases just how much attention has been given to understanding this remarkable species throughout history. The artist's dedication shines through each stroke on paper, and are often seen alongside Stonechats and Whinchats; these three companions create harmonious scenes wherever they go. Their shared presence brings joy to both bird enthusiasts and casual observers alike. Lastly, an enchanting color litho portrays not only Wheatears but also other charming birds like the Robin, Wren, and Redstart.