Guest blog by Fraser Bell from Birding Ecotours about our highly successful birding tour in Oman featuring Arabian endemics, diverse habitats, and memorable wildlife encounters throughout the country.

Mourning and Arabian Wheatears present one of Arabia’s most challenging ID problems. Subtle plumage differences, overlapping ranges, and shifting taxonomy mean misidentifications have been common, especially in southern Oman and southwest Saudi Arabia. This guide highlights key field marks, habitat preferences, and behavior to help birders separate the two and contribute valuable records to clarify their true status.