Black-capped gnatcatcher

Polioptila nigriceps

The black-capped gnatcatcher (Polioptila nigriceps) is a small songbird in the family Polioptilidae.

Family: Gnatcatcher Order: passerines Conservation: Least Concern
Black-capped gnatcatcher

About the Black-capped gnatcatcher

The black-capped gnatcatcher (Polioptila nigriceps) is a small songbird in the family Polioptilidae. It is found in Mexico and the United States.

Fun Facts About Black-capped gnatcatcher

  • The black-capped gnatcatcher (Polioptila nigriceps) is a small songbird in the family Polioptilidae.

Conservation Status

The Black-capped gnatcatcher is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.

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Taxonomy & Classification

Orderpasserines
FamilyGnatcatcher
GenusPolioptila
SpeciesPolioptila nigriceps

Range & Habitat

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Related Species

Other species in the Gnatcatcher family: