Rio Negro Gnatcatcher

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Rio Negro Gnatcatcher (<em>Polioptila facilis</em>) is a species of Gnatcatchers (<em>Polioptilidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Rio Negro Gnatcatcher (Polioptila facilis) is a species of Gnatcatchers (Polioptilidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Polioptila; binomial: Polioptila facilis; authority: Zimmer, JT, 1942.

Distribution

Breeding range: South America.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Polioptila facilis is split from P. guianensis (Whitney & Alonso 2005; Atwood & Lerman 2006; SACC 619).

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