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Black-capped Gnatcatcher

Polioptila nigriceps

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
9,5 cm
Gewicht
6,05 g
Familie
Polioptilidae
Ordnung
Passeriformes

The Black-capped Gnatcatcher (Polioptila nigriceps) is a bird species in the family Polioptilidae, within the order Passeriformes (sperlingsvögel). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 9.5 cm and a weight of 6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 9,5 cm 3.7 in
Gewicht 6,05 g 0.21 oz

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

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Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Passeriformes (Sperlingsvögel)
Familie Polioptilidae
Genus Polioptila
Arten Polioptila nigriceps

Distribution

Black-capped Gnatcatcher has been recorded in 1 countries.

Vorhanden Not recorded

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Is the Black-capped Gnatcatcher endangered?
The Black-capped Gnatcatcher has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Black-capped Gnatcatcher?
The Black-capped Gnatcatcher has a wingspan of 9.5 cm, weight of 6.05 g.
What order and family does the Black-capped Gnatcatcher belong to?
The Black-capped Gnatcatcher (Polioptila nigriceps) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Polioptilidae.

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