White-lored Gnatcatcher
NameWhite-lored Gnatcatcher
Common NameWhite-lored Gnatcatcher
Scientific NamePolioptila albiloris
FamilyPolioptilidae
Wingspan (cm)12
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)6.5
Plumage DetailsMales have a distinctive black cap extending from the forehead to the nape, contrasting sharply with white lores and a white supercilium. The upperparts are bluish-gray, and the underparts are white. Females are similar but lack the prominent black cap, having a duller gray crown.
Vocalization / CallTheir vocalizations consist of high-pitched, thin, and often buzzy or trilling notes, sometimes described as a 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'swee-swee-swee'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound along the Pacific slope of Mexico, from Sonora south to Chiapas, and extending into Central America through Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and northwestern Costa Rica.
Identifying Featuresprominent black cap (males), white lores, bluish-gray upperparts, white underparts, small size, long tail
Description
A small, active songbird with a slender bill and long tail, typically found foraging for insects in dry scrub and deciduous forests. Males are distinguished by a prominent black cap, while females have a duller gray crown. They are known for their constant movement and high-pitched calls.
