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Tropical Gnatcatcher

Polioptila plumbea

Least Concern

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Tropical Gnatcatcher (Polioptila plumbea) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇳🇴 Norway 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Passeriformes (Songbirds)

Species

Polioptila plumbea (Tropical Gnatcatcher)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese カオジロブユムシクイ

Chinese 热带蚋莺

Spanish Perlita tropical

French Gobemoucheron tropical

German Amazonasmückenfänger

Portuguese balança-rabo-de-chapéu-preto

Russian Черношапочная комароловка

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Black-capped Gnatcatcher

Polioptila nigriceps

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Black-tailed Gnatcatcher

Polioptila melanura

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Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher

Polioptila caerulea

Least Concern

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California Gnatcatcher

Polioptila californica

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Creamy-bellied Gnatcatcher

Polioptila guianensis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tropical Gnatcatcher?

The scientific name of Tropical Gnatcatcher is Polioptila plumbea. It belongs to the genus Polioptila.

What is the conservation status of Tropical Gnatcatcher?

Tropical Gnatcatcher (Polioptila plumbea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Tropical Gnatcatcher live?

Tropical Gnatcatcher is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Tropical Gnatcatcher belong to?

Tropical Gnatcatcher (Polioptila plumbea) belongs to the genus Polioptila, which is part of the taxonomic family Polioptilidae.

Is Tropical Gnatcatcher endangered?

No, Tropical Gnatcatcher (Polioptila plumbea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Tropical Gnatcatcher belong to?

Tropical Gnatcatcher (Polioptila plumbea) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Tropical Gnatcatcher?

The closest relatives of Tropical Gnatcatcher in the genus Polioptila include Black-capped Gnatcatcher, Black-tailed Gnatcatcher, Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher, California Gnatcatcher, Creamy-bellied Gnatcatcher.