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Tawny-faced Gnatwren
Microbates cinereiventris
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Least Concern
Wingspan
10.6 cm
Weight
11.75 g
Family
Polioptilidae
Order
Passeriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 10.6 cm | 4.2 in |
| Weight | 11.75 g | 0.41 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Polioptilidae |
| Genus | Microbates |
| Species | Microbates cinereiventris |
Distribution
Tawny-faced Gnatwren has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Tawny-faced Gnatwren endangered?
The Tawny-faced Gnatwren has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Tawny-faced Gnatwren nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Tawny-faced Gnatwren?
The Tawny-faced Gnatwren has a wingspan of 10.6 cm, weight of 11.75 g.
What order and family does the Tawny-faced Gnatwren belong to?
The Tawny-faced Gnatwren (Microbates cinereiventris) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Polioptilidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Polioptilidae family
Black-capped Gnatcatcher
Polioptila nigriceps
Least Concern
Black-tailed Gnatcatcher
Polioptila melanura
Least Concern
Blue-grey Gnatcatcher
Polioptila caerulea
Least Concern
California Gnatcatcher
Polioptila californica
Least Concern
Chattering Gnatwren
Ramphocaenus sticturus
Not Evaluated
Collared Gnatwren
Microbates collaris
Least Concern
Creamy-bellied Gnatcatcher
Polioptila lactea
Least Concern
Cuban Gnatcatcher
Polioptila lembeyei
Least Concern