Cuban Gnatcatcher (Polioptila lembeyei)
Cuban Gnatcatcher, Cayo Paredón Grande, Cuba, February 2005 - click on image for a larger view Cuba
February 2005

The Cuban Gnatcatcher is endemic to Cuba where it is restricted to a few places on the coast. It is found in dry, scrubby vegetation.

It is very similar to Blue-grey Gnatcatcher P. caerulea in being blue-grey above, white below with a long black tail showing white outer feathers. It differs in having a narrow black crescent behind the eye.

It is a very active bird feeding on small insects and spiders.

Cuban Gnatcatcher, Cayo Coco, Cuba, February 2005 - click on image for a larger view
Cuban Gnatcatcher, Cayo Paredón Grande, Cuba, February 2005 - click on image for a larger view
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