Overview
The Marañón gnatcatcher (Polioptila maior) is a small active insectivorous songbird, that is found in the upper valleys of the Marañón River in northwest Peru. The species was formerly considered to be conspecific with the tropical gnatcatcher (Polioptila plumbea).
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Range and habitat
North-central Peru (upper Marañón Valley, from Piura to northwestern Huánuco) and on the west slope, north to at least La Libertad and south to central Lima.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Marañón gnatcatcher
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
