Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Gnatcatchers (Polioptilidae) |
| Species | Polioptila nigriceps |
| Codes | bkcgna, BCGN |
Identification
The Black-capped Gnatcatcher (Polioptila nigriceps) is a member of the Gnatcatchers family within the order Passeriformes. This species is classified in the eBird taxonomy maintained by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
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Quick Facts
Scientific Name: Polioptila nigriceps
Family: Gnatcatchers
Order: Passeriformes
eBird Code: bkcgna