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Black-and-white Monjita

Xolmis dominicanus

Vulnerable
Rentang Sayap
22,4 cm
Berat
42,675 g
Famili
Tyrannidae
Ordo
Passeriformes

Tentang

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
Rentang Sayap 22,4 cm 8.8 in
Berat 42,675 g 1.51 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

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

Ukuran Sarang

3-4

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famili Tyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers)
Genus Xolmis
Spesies Xolmis dominicanus

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

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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