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Masked Gnatcatcher

Polioptila dumicola

Description:

A week ago, I spotted this bird for the first time. It is very small and constantly moves between the branches and I did not get a good photo. I returned today to the same place and there it was (maybe the same female last week), now next to his companion.

Habitat:

Live in the open fields, among thorny trees. Occurs in the cerrado and in urban areas. Lives openly in the treetops, exposed to wind and strong sunlight . Enjoying arid regions. Keeps the tail in constant motion, both vertically and laterally. If excited opens it like a fan, exposing the contrasting white and black coloring. Occurs in Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil.

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JC Patrício
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JC Patrício

Brazil

Spotted on Mar 12, 2015
Submitted on Mar 12, 2015

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