Length: 4.5 inches | Wingspan: 5.5 inches | Seasonality: Non-resident in South Dakota |
ID Keys: Tiny size, gray overall, black cap on breeding male, white eye-ring, black undertail with white bars on the end |
The
Black-tailed Gnatcatcher is a very small but tough bird, eeking out a living
in the arid habitats of the American Southwest. They are very active
as the flit through the foliage of their shrubby habitats, searching for the
insects and spiders that comprise their diet. Paired males and females
stay together at all times during the year, and even typically forage close
to each other outside of the breeding season.
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South Dakota Status: Non-resident in South Dakota |