Yucatán Gnatcatcher
NameYucatán Gnatcatcher
Common NameYucatán Gnatcatcher
Scientific NamePolioptila albiloris
FamilyPolioptilidae
Wingspan (cm)15
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)6
Plumage DetailsMales have a glossy black cap extending from the forehead to the nape, contrasting with bluish-gray upperparts and whitish underparts. The long, slender tail is dark with white outer tail feathers. Females are similar but lack the black cap, having a gray crown instead.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include thin, reedy, high-pitched notes and trills, often described as a 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'swee-swee-swee' call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, coastal, desert
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Yucatán Peninsula, including parts of Mexico, Belize, and Guatemala.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Long, slender tail, Bluish-gray upperparts, Whitish underparts, Prominent black cap (males)
Description
A small, active songbird endemic to the Yucatán Peninsula, known for its constant foraging for insects in arid scrub habitats. Males are distinguished by a prominent black cap, while females have a gray crown.
