GAP Analysis Predicted Distribution Map

Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis)

Species Code: DUCA

Legend:
= Core Habitat
= Marginal Habitat

Breeding Range Map
The green area shows the predicted habitats for breeding only. The habitats were identified using 1991 satellite imagery, Breeding Bird Atlas (BBA), other datasets and experts throughout the state, as part of the Washington Gap Analysis Project. Habitats used during non-breeding months and migratory rest-stops were not mapped.

Metadata (Data about data or how the map was made)

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Other maps & Information:

Breeding Bird Atlas
NatureMapping observations
during breeding season
NatureMapping observations
throughout the year

This species is uncommon to common in dense, shrubby riparian vegetation in the ecotone between low-elevation conifer forest and steppe in eastern Washington. It is more common in the northern part of its range, in the Methow, Okanogan, Sanpoil, Kettle, Columbia, Colville, and Pend Oreille River Valleys. In Yakima County, this species extends well below forest areas along the Yakima River. In the Palouse region, it can also be found in shrubby, riparian vegetation dominated by Rosa.

Core zones were the steppe zones at the edge of the Columbia Basin and forest zones up to and including the Grand Fir zone. Water/wetlands were good habitats.

The Gray Catbird apparently does not occur in the Oregon Cascades as a breeder. Gilligan et al (l994) reported it from Wasco County in Oregon during the breeding season, but with no other evidence of breeding.

Translated from the Washington Gap Analysis Bird Volume by Uchenna Bright
Text edited by Gussie Litwer
Webpage designed by Dave Lester