Old World Warblers and Gnatcatchers
Order: Passeriformes Family: Sylviidae
The family Sylviidae is a group of small insectivorous passerine birds. The Sylviidae mainly occur as a singing species, as the common name implies, in Europe, Asia and, to a lesser extent Africa. Most are of generally undistinguished appearance, but many have distinctive songs. There are about 300 species world wide, and 12 North American Species.
- Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Polioptila caerulea
- ( * SW) Black-tailed Gnatcatcher, Polioptila melanura
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Was to forget time and death:”
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