Bird Guide

Collared Gnatwren

Microbates collaris

Least ConcernInvertebratesForestCup nestTiny · 10 g

About the Collared Gnatwren

The collared gnatwren is a species of bird in the family Polioptilidae, the gnatcatchers. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela.

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The collared gnatwren is approximately 11 cm (4.3 in) long and weighs 10 to 12 g (0.35 to 0.42 oz). The nominate subspecies is brown above and mostly creamy white below. Its head has a brown crown, white supercilium, cheek, and throat, and a thick black line through the eye. The underside has a wide black band across the chest and olive-brown flanks. The sexes are similar. The other subspecies differ in the intensity and in some cases the hue of the upperparts and flanks and the width of some facial markings. Voice: The collared gnatwren's song is "a series of soft, thin notes, 'peeee' or 'eeeeea'" . It has an alarm call .

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Where the Collared Gnatwren lives

Regular range

When to see the Collared Gnatwren

Peak activity in August · a resident species across most of its range

Easily confused with

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