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Black-and-white Monjita

Xolmis dominicanus

Vulnerable
Envergure
22,4 cm
Poids
42,675 g
Famille
Tyrannidae
Ordre
Passeriformes

À propos

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
Envergure 22,4 cm 8.8 in
Poids 42,675 g 1.51 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days.

Taille de la couvée

3-4

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famille Tyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers)
Genus Xolmis
Espèces Xolmis dominicanus

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Foire aux questions

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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