Marañón Gnatcatcher

Polioptila maior

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Polioptilidae

About

The Marañón gnatcatcher is a small active insectivorous songbird, that is found in the upper valleys of the Marañón River in northwest Peru. The species was formerly considered to be conspecific with the tropical gnatcatcher.

Fun Fact

The species was formerly considered to be conspecific with the tropical gnatcatcher (Polioptila plumbea).

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in the upper valleys of the Marañón River in northwest Peru.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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