White Monjita
A species of Monjitas Scientific name : Xolmis irupero Genus : Monjitas
White Monjita, A species of Monjitas
Botanical name: Xolmis irupero
Genus: Monjitas
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Description General Info
Description
The white monjita (Xolmis irupero) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in central and northeast Argentina; also the caatinga, and pantanal regions of Brazil, then Paraguay, Bolivia, and Uruguay. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and heavily degraded former forest. This is a bright white bird, with dark eyes, black legs, and a medium to short pointed bill. It has deep black borders on the outer wing, and a short notched tail. 
Size
18 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
White Monjita primarily consumes insects, foraging by perching visibly before swooping or hovering to catch prey. They exhibit unique hunting through momentary hovering and have specific tactics for evasion.
Habitat
White Monjita primarily inhabits savannas, open and semi-open grasslands, as well as pastures dotted with trees and bushes. These birds are commonly found in areas adjacent to roads or human settlements and show a preference for regions close to marshes or bodies of open water. They are typically located in lowland areas within broader geographical regions that support their habitat preferences.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tyrant flycatchers Genus
Monjitas Species
White Monjita 
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