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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Passeriformes Polioptilidae

Black-capped Gnatcatcher

Polioptila nigriceps

Black-capped Gnatcatcher · BirdGacha

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length
10–12 cm
Body Mass
5.6 g
Diet
Invertebrates
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 47

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 47).

DEF 39

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 39).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: North America & Middle America: Southwestern USA and Northwestern & Western Mexico Habitat: Shrubland & Scrub
2 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Polioptila nigriceps restricta

    se Arizona (sw USA) and nw Mexico

  • Polioptila nigriceps nigriceps

    w Mexico

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Polioptila nigriceps

Which family does it belong to?

Gnatcatchers (Polioptilidae)

Where is it found?

North America & Middle America: Southwestern USA and Northwestern & Western Mexico

Sources & credits

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