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Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Polioptila caerulea
Authorship: (Linnaeus)
Records
It was observed 10 September 2011 at Mesquite Tank by G.H.Wiseman (UTEP); 6 September 2013 at Corral Tank by V. Mata-Silva (UTEP) (Photos).
Taxonomic Classification
KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata (Chordates)
SubphylumVERTEBRATA (Vertebrates)
ClassAves (Birds)
OrderPASSERIFORMES
FamilyPOLIOPTILIDAE (Gnatcatcher Family)
GenusPolioptila
Speciescaerulea
Recent Observations
Sourced from iNaturalist
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher (opens in new tab)IMRS
IMRShenicorhinaFeb 5, 2022IMRS, Hudspeth County, TX, USA
Perlita Azulgris (opens in new tab)luis_urielMar 21, 202677740 Q.R., México
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher (opens in new tab)wallmandingerOct 22, 2026Eldridge / West Oaks, Houston, TX, USA
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher (opens in new tab)wallmandingerOct 22, 2026Eldridge / West Oaks, Houston, TX, USA
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher (opens in new tab)wallmandingerOct 22, 2026Eldridge / West Oaks, Houston, TX, USA
Perlita Azulgris (opens in new tab)enriquevaldezeOct 9, 2026San Antonio Kaua II, Mérida, Yuc., México
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher (opens in new tab)nondank02Oct 24, 2026Calle 18, Uayma, Yuc., MX
Perlita Azulgris (opens in new tab)nondank02Oct 24, 2026Uayma, MX-YU, MX
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher (opens in new tab)adiradoOct 25, 2026Peck Road Water Conservation Park, 5401 Peck Rd, Arcadia, CA 91006, USA
Perlita Azulgris (opens in new tab)xavi-wan_kenobiOct 24, 2026Coacalco de Berriozábal, Méx., México
Conservation assessments from the following sources:
- NatureServe Explorer
- IUCN Red List
- Texas Parks & Wildlife — Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN)
| IUCN Red List | LCLeast Concern |
|---|---|
| NatureServe Global (opens in new tab) | G5Secure |
| NatureServe (Texas) (opens in new tab) | S3BVulnerable |
| Texas SGCN | Not assessed |
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