Masked Gnatcatcher
Polioptila dumicola
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyPolioptilidae (Gnatcatchers and Gnatwrens)
- GenusPolioptila (Gnatcatchers)
- SpeciesPolioptila dumicola (Masked Gnatcatcher)
About the Masked Gnatcatcher
The masked gnatcatcher (Polioptila dumicola) is a small songbird in the family Polioptilidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. The masked gnatcatcher has three recognized subspecies, the nominate Polioptila dumicola dumicola, P. d. saturata, and P. d. berlepschi. The last subspecies differs in both plumage and voice from the other two and may represent a separate species.
The masked gnatcatcher is 12 to 13 cm (4.7 to 5.1 in) long and weighs 5 to 7 g (0.18 to 0.25 oz), larger than most other gnatcatchers. The nominate male has a large black mask with a thin white line below it. Its forehead, crown, nape, and upperparts are blue-gray. Its tail is mostly black with white outer feathers. Its throat is pale gray fading to whitish on the belly. The nominate female does not have a mask but instead a black crescent down from the eye. Its upperparts are duller and not as bluish. P. d. saturata is darker than the nominate; it is slate gray overall that is lighter on the underside. The P. d. berlepschi male is paler than the nominate, dull gray rather than blue-gray above and white below, and has a narrower mask... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Masked Gnatcatcher in El Palmar National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | El Palmar National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 2 | Iberá National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 3 | El Impenetrable National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 4 | Amboró National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 5 | Emas National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 6 | Parque Estadual Encontro das Águas | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 7 | Chapada dos Guimarães National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 8 | Serra da Canastra National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 9 | Iguaçu National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 10 | Noel Kempff Mercado National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 11 | Iguazú National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Masked Gnatcatcher in El Palmar National Park?
About 60% of wildlife watchers report a Masked Gnatcatcher sighting in El Palmar National Park, based on 238 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Masked Gnatcatcher in El Palmar National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Masked Gnatcatcher in El Palmar National Park in our monthly data.