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Polioptilidae - Gnatcatchers

There are 15 species of birds in this family. They are found in North, Central, and South America. They are very small birds with long, slender bills. Most species are a bluish-gray in color. They are found in open woodlands or scrubland.
 

Classification

 Phylum: Chordata
 Class: Aves
 Order: Passeriformes 
 Family: Polioptilidae