Black-and-white Monjita
A species of Black-and-white Monjita Scientific name : Heteroxolmis dominicana Genus : Black-and-white Monjita
Black-and-white Monjita, A species of Black-and-white Monjita
Botanical name: Heteroxolmis dominicana
Genus: Black-and-white Monjita
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Description
The black-and-white monjita (Heteroxolmis dominicanus) is a species of passerine bird in the family Tyrannidae. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay (where it can still be found at the Quebrada de los Cuervos), and possibly Paraguay. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, arable land, and pastureland. It is threatened by habitat loss. The black-and-white monjita is the only species in the genus Heteroxolmis. It is sometimes placed in the genus Xolmis. 
Size
21 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Black-and-white Monjita primarily feeds on insects, catching prey by dropping from a low perch to the ground. Unique foraging behavior includes association with Saffron-cowled Blackbird flocks, although the reasons remain unclear.
Habitat
The black-and-white Monjita is typically found in wetland environments such as marshes and bogs that are rich with sedge vegetation. It also inhabits open or recently burned areas and the landward side of coastal sand dunes, often extending its foraging into adjacent grasslands. This species is predominantly found in lower altitude regions.
Dite type
Carnivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tyrant flycatchers Genus
Black-and-white Monjita Species
Black-and-white Monjita 
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