Black-capped Gnatcatcher vs Slate-throated Gnatcatcher
Polioptila nigriceps compared with Polioptila schistaceigula
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-capped Gnatcatcher | Slate-throated Gnatcatcher |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polioptila nigriceps | Polioptila schistaceigula |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Polioptilidae | Polioptilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 9.5 cm (3.7 in) | 9.0 cm (3.5 in) |
| Weight | 6.05 g (0.21 oz) | 6.0 g (0.21 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-capped Gnatcatcher
Least Concern
Slate-throated Gnatcatcher
About These Birds
Black-capped Gnatcatcher
The Black-capped Gnatcatcher is a tiny, active insectivore of tropical dry forest and thorn scrub in western Mexico, with males showing a bold black cap in breeding plumage and white underparts. It inhabits arid and semi-arid scrublands and dry deciduous forests from Sonora and Sinaloa south to Oaxaca. It feeds on tiny insects and spiders, flitting through dense low vegetation.