Yucatan Gnatcatcher (Polioptila albiventris)
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Yucatan Gnatcatcher

Polioptila albiventris Lawrence, 1885

10–12 cmLength6.3 gWeight

The Yucatan gnatcatcher (Polioptila albiventris) is a species of bird in the family Polioptilidae.

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The Yucatan gnatcatcher (Polioptila albiventris) is a species of bird in the family Polioptilidae. It is endemic to the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico.

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Questions

How big is the Yucatan Gnatcatcher?

The Yucatan Gnatcatcher is about 10–12 cm long and weighs around 6.3 g.

Where does the Yucatan Gnatcatcher live?

Its breeding range: Middle America: northern Yucatán Peninsula (southeastern Mexico).

What does the Yucatan Gnatcatcher eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Yucatan Gnatcatcher in?

It belongs to the family Gnatcatchers (Polioptilidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
10–12 cm
Weight
6.3 g
Habitat
Woodland
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
More measurements
Wing
49 mm
Tail
48 mm
Bill
13 mm
Tarsus
16 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Middle America: northern Yucatán Peninsula (southeastern Mexico)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Gnatcatchers Polioptilidae
Genus
Polioptila

Other birds in the genus Polioptila

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Yucatan Gnatcatcher

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