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Black-and-white Monjita
Xolmis dominicanus
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Vulnerable
Envergadura
22,4 cm
Peso
42,675 g
Familia
Tyrannidae
Orden
Passeriformes
Acerca de
The Black-and-white Monjita is a vulnerable flycatcher of open grasslands, marshes, and agricultural land in southeastern South America. Males are boldly patterned in black and white and are conspicuous as they perch on fence posts and low shrubs. It is threatened by the conversion of native grasslands to crops and eucalyptus plantations.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 22,4 cm | 8.8 in |
| Peso | 42,675 g | 1.51 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Vulnerable
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
3-4
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Familia | Tyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers) |
| Genus | Xolmis |
| Especies | Xolmis dominicanus |
External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Black-and-white Monjita endangered?
The Black-and-white Monjita has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Black-and-white Monjita nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days.
How big is the Black-and-white Monjita?
The Black-and-white Monjita has a wingspan of 22.4 cm, weight of 42.675 g.
What order and family does the Black-and-white Monjita belong to?
The Black-and-white Monjita (Xolmis dominicanus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Tyrannidae.
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