Chattering Gnatwren
Chattering Gnatwren (<em>Ramphocaenus sticturus</em>) is a species of Gnatcatchers (<em>Polioptilidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Chattering Gnatwren (Ramphocaenus sticturus) is a species of Gnatcatchers (Polioptilidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Ramphocaenus; binomial: Ramphocaenus sticturus; authority: Hellmayr, 1902.
Distribution
Breeding range: South America.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Split (9.1) Chattering Gnatwren from Long-billed Gnatwren based on phylogenetics, voice, plumage, and sympatry; includes ssp. obscurus (Smith et al. 2018; SACC 790A; NACC 2021-A-5; Chesser et al. 2021).
