White-rumped Monjita
A species of Monjitas Scientific name : Xolmis velatus Genus : Monjitas
White-rumped Monjita, A species of Monjitas
Botanical name: Xolmis velatus
Genus: Monjitas
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Description General Info
Photo By Don Roberson 
Description
The white-rumped monjita (Xolmis velatus) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay. Its natural habitats are dry savanna and pastureland. 
Size
20 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
White-rumped Monjita predominantly consumes insects, foraging usually in pairs. Noted for perching visibly on elevated spots like fence posts to scan for prey before dropping or hovering to catch them. Known for their comparatively tame nature and occasional association with X. cinereus.
Habitat
The white-rumped Monjita typically inhabits savannas and semi-open regions characterized by dispersed bushes and trees, often in proximity to water sources. This species is also frequently observed around ranch structures and the peripheries of urban areas, favoring flatland environments within broader geographical regions of grassland ecosystems.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Don Roberson 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tyrant flycatchers Genus
Monjitas Species
White-rumped Monjita 
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