California Gnatcatcher
Polioptila californica
- Class
- Bird
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 1,932
- Most observed in
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
The California gnatcatcher (Polioptila californica) is a small, 10.8-centimetre-long (4.3 in) insectivorous bird which frequents dense coastal sage scrub growth. This species was recently split from the similar black-tailed gnatcatcher of the Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts. This bird is often solitary, but joins with other birds in winter flocks.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “California gnatcatcher”.