About the Tropical Gnatcatcher
The tropical gnatcatcher is a small active insectivorous songbird, which is a resident species throughout a large part of northern South America. It was formerly considered as conspecific with the white-browed gnatcatcher and the Marañón gnatcatcher.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Gnatcatchers (Polioptilidae) |
| Species | Polioptila plumbea |
| Species Codes | trogna1, TRGN |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Tropical Gnatcatcher belong to?
The Tropical Gnatcatcher (Polioptila plumbea) belongs to the Gnatcatchers family (Polioptilidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Tropical Gnatcatcher?
The tropical gnatcatcher is a small active insectivorous songbird, which is a resident species throughout a large part of northern South America. It was formerly considered as conspecific with the white-browed gnatcatcher and the Marañón gnatcatcher....
Where can I report a Tropical Gnatcatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of Tropical Gnatcatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code trogna1, or on iNaturalist.
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