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UC IUCN · LC · Least Concern Passeriformes Polioptilidae

Trilling Gnatwren

Ramphocaenus melanurus

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length
12–13 cm
Body Mass
9.7 g
Diet
Invertebrates
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 67

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 67).

DEF 50

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 50).

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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

Rosa Elena Albornoz · Sources & credits

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Middle America & South America: Southeastern Mexico through Amazonia Habitat: Forest & Woodland
13 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Ramphocaenus melanurus rufiventris

    s Mexico to w Ecuador

  • Ramphocaenus melanurus ardeleo

    Yucatán Pen. (se Mexico) and n Guatemala

  • Ramphocaenus melanurus panamensis

    c, e Panama

  • Ramphocaenus melanurus sanctaemarthae

    n Colombia and nw Venezuela

  • Ramphocaenus melanurus griseodorsalis

    w Colombia

  • Ramphocaenus melanurus pallidus

    Zulia Valley (nc Colombia) and w Venezuela

  • Ramphocaenus melanurus trinitatis

    e Colombia to n Venezuela, Trinidad

  • Ramphocaenus melanurus albiventris

    e Venezuela, the Guianas and n Brazil

  • Ramphocaenus melanurus duidae

    ne Ecuador to s Venezuela

  • Ramphocaenus melanurus badius

    ne Peru and se Ecuador

  • Ramphocaenus melanurus amazonum

    e Peru to nc Brazil

  • Ramphocaenus melanurus austerus

    e Brazil s of the Amazon

  • Ramphocaenus melanurus melanurus

    ec Brazil

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Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Ramphocaenus melanurus

Which family does it belong to?

Gnatcatchers (Polioptilidae)

Where is it found?

Middle America & South America: Southeastern Mexico through Amazonia

Sources & credits

📖 Open Full Article on Wikipedia

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