Slate-throated Gnatcatcher
A species of Gnatcatchers Scientific name : Polioptila schistaceigula Genus : Gnatcatchers
Slate-throated Gnatcatcher, A species of Gnatcatchers
Botanical name: Polioptila schistaceigula
Genus: Gnatcatchers
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Description
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Description
The slate-throated gnatcatcher (Polioptila schistaceigula) is a species of bird in the family Polioptilidae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Panama. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. 
Size
11 cm
Feeding Habits
Slate-throated Gnatcatcher primarily consumes small arthropods, foraging actively in foliage. This bird species employs a mix of gleaning and hovering techniques to capture prey, showcasing a specialized diet tailored to its arboreal habitat.
Habitat
The slate-throated Gnatcatcher typically inhabits very humid to humid forests, including tall second-growth woods and forest borders within lowland and foothill regions. It prefers undisturbed forests within moist forest ecoregions and generally resides at altitudes below 750 meters. Its habitat encompasses broader geographic regions such as the Western Ecuador, Chocó-Darién, Magdalena-Urabá, and Isthmian-Atlantic areas.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Photo By Dubi Shapiro 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Gnatcatchers Genus
Gnatcatchers Species
Slate-throated Gnatcatcher 
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