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Tropical Gnatcatcher
Polioptila plumbea
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Least Concern
Wingspan
9.3 cm
Weight
6.4 g
Family
Polioptilidae
Order
Passeriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 9.3 cm | 3.7 in |
| Weight | 6.4 g | 0.23 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13-14 days. Fledging: 12-14 days.
Clutch Size
2-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Polioptilidae |
| Genus | Polioptila |
| Species | Polioptila plumbea |
Distribution
Tropical Gnatcatcher has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Tropical Gnatcatcher endangered?
The Tropical Gnatcatcher has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Tropical Gnatcatcher nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13-14 days. Fledging: 12-14 days.
How big is the Tropical Gnatcatcher?
The Tropical Gnatcatcher has a wingspan of 9.3 cm, weight of 6.4 g.
What order and family does the Tropical Gnatcatcher belong to?
The Tropical Gnatcatcher (Polioptila plumbea) 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