White-rumped Monjita
Xolmis velatus
Large flycatcher of savannas with scattered trees close to water. White below with a white head, rump, and uppertail. It has a gray back, dark wings with a white band, and a black tail. Usually seen foraging in pairs on the ground or perched on top of bushes, fences, or wires. Mostly silent.
Identification
The white-rumped monjita (Xolmis velatus) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and as a vagrant to Argentina.
Taxonomy
Genus: Xolmis; Family: Tyrannidae; Order: Passeriformes.
- Scientific name
- Xolmis velatus
- Authority
- (Lichtenstein, MHC, 1823)
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Tyrannidae
- Genus
- Xolmis
Range and habitat
- Migration
- Resident species
Behavior
Migration pattern: Resident species.
Conservation
Population trend: stable.
- Population trend
- stable
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Distribution
Bird Calls
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