Masked Gnatcatcher

Polioptila dumicola (Vieillot, 1817)

Polioptilidae — Gnatcatchers

Masked Gnatcatcher, Polioptila dumicola, is a passerine of central and south-eastern South America, with a range in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. It belongs to the gnatcatcher family and was described by Vieillot in 1817. The nominate male shows a bold black facial mask with a narrow white line beneath it, while the female lacks that mask and instead has a dark crescent below the eye. Three subspecies are recognised, and berlepschi is noted for differences in plumage and voice from the others.

Order: Passeriformes
Family: Polioptilidae — Gnatcatchers
Breeding range: South America: c, se

Tours where you can spot this bird

2 tours in Brazil

Santo Antonio Birdwatching Route with Roberto Botelho

Brazil / Santo Antonio da Patrulha Private tour 4 days

A private 4- to 7-day birding route through the marshes and Pampa-influenced landscapes around Santo Antonio da Patrulha....

Osorio and Maquine Birdwatching Route with Roberto Botelho

Brazil / Osorio Private tour 4 days

A private 4- to 7-day birding route around Osorio and Maquine, linking northern Rio Grande do Sul’s wetlands and open-country habitats....