About the Black-tailed Gnatcatcher
The black-tailed gnatcatcher is a small, insectivorous bird which ranges throughout the Sonoran and Chihuahuan Deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is nonmigratory and found in arid desert areas year-round.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Gnatcatchers (Polioptilidae) |
| Species | Polioptila melanura |
| Species Codes | bktgna, BTGN |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-tailed Gnatcatcher belong to?
The Black-tailed Gnatcatcher (Polioptila melanura) belongs to the Gnatcatchers family (Polioptilidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-tailed Gnatcatcher?
The black-tailed gnatcatcher is a small, insectivorous bird which ranges throughout the Sonoran and Chihuahuan Deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is nonmigratory and found in arid desert areas year-round....
Where can I report a Black-tailed Gnatcatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-tailed Gnatcatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bktgna, or on iNaturalist.
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