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California Gnatcatcher

(Polioptila californica)

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Field Notes

Description:

robby buckmire.
period 3
The female plumage is similar to the male, but with a blue-gray instead of a black crown.

Habitat:

coastal san diego

Notes:

it was very humid and sunny. i just got off the sprinter from my friend's house

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
Dr. Richards
Great spotting, Robby! The California Gnatcatcher is native to southern California and doesn't live anywhere else. It is an endangered species.

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Mission
Wildlife in Southern California
Photographed
PublishedMay 15, 2013

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